Ocimene: The sweet herbs Terpene
Ocimene is one of the terpenes that decides how a strain actually smells, tastes and lands. Here is what it does — and which Greens Karing Kind products carry it.
Ocimene at a glance
| Aroma | sweet herbs, basil and tropical fruit |
|---|---|
| Commonly described as | light and energising |
| Also found in | everyday herbs, fruit peel and spices |
| Pairs well with | Myrcene and Limonene |
Terpenes are the reason two strains testing at identical THC can feel completely different. If you have ever preferred a 20% flower over a 28% one, a terpene profile like Ocimene is usually why.
Strains and products with a Ocimene-forward profile
Pineapple Express
hybrid · 24% THC · $44.80
View strain →Pre-Roll 7-Pack - Pineapple Express
hybrid · 24% THC · $26.50
View strain →Live Rosin - Pineapple Express
hybrid · 76% THC · $58.00
View strain →Maui Wowie
sativa · 19% THC · $41.30
View strain →Pineapple Express Gummies
sativa · 10mg/chew THC · $27.20
View strain →Wedding Cake
hybrid · 23% THC · $42.00
View strain →Sugar 1g - Maui Wowie
sativa · 81% THC · $44.00
View strain →Girl Scout Cookies
hybrid · 26% THC · $46.90
View strain →Coconut Chocolate
hybrid · 10mg/square THC · $24.80
View strain →Pineapple Express Vape
hybrid · 88% THC · $42.50
View strain →Ocimene FAQ
What does Ocimene smell like?
Ocimene carries notes of sweet herbs, basil and tropical fruit. It is one of the terpenes that gives cannabis its character long before THC does anything.
What does the Ocimene terpene do?
Ocimene is generally described as light and energising. Terpenes work alongside cannabinoids rather than on their own, so the same terpene can read differently in two strains.
Which strains are high in Ocimene?
On our menu, Pineapple Express, Pre-Roll 7-Pack - Pineapple Express, Live Rosin - Pineapple Express are the closest matches by aroma profile. Every batch ships with lab testing — see our COA page.
Is Ocimene only found in cannabis?
No. Ocimene appears across the plant world, which is why the aroma feels familiar. Cannabis simply concentrates it alongside dozens of other terpenes.