A terpene profile is the specific mix of terpenes in a given strain or product, the combination and relative amounts of each aroma compound. It is essentially a strain's scent-and-flavor fingerprint. The short version: when someone says a strain has a certain terpene profile, they mean it contains particular terpenes in particular proportions, and that is what gives it its unique character.

Why the profile, not a single terpene, defines a strain

No strain smells like just one terpene. A strain is a blend, maybe limonene up top for citrus, myrcene underneath for earthiness, and a touch of caryophyllene for spice. Change the ratios and you change the character entirely. That is why two strains can share a dominant terpene yet smell nothing alike.

How a profile is measured

Labs measure terpene profiles by testing a sample and reporting the percentage or concentration of each terpene present. The result is often shown as a list or chart of terpenes from most to least abundant. This is the same kind of testing that verifies what is, and is not, in a product.

How MONDAYS uses terpene profiles

Every MONDAYS chew is built to echo the terpene profile of a real strain, translated into candy flavor, with zero THC and zero CBD. When we make our Sour Diesel-inspired chew, we are recreating that strain's characteristic blend of terpenes. Explore individual terpenes and the strains that feature them in our Terpene Library.

Frequently asked questions

What is a terpene profile?

It is the specific combination and proportions of terpenes in a strain or product, which together create its distinctive aroma and flavor.

Why do two strains with the same terpene smell different?

Because a strain's character comes from the whole blend and the ratios, not a single terpene. Different proportions produce different profiles.

How do you read a terpene profile?

Look at which terpenes are listed and their relative amounts. The most abundant terpenes shape the dominant aroma, while smaller amounts add nuance.

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