Terpènes 101 : comment le myrcène, le limonène et le pinène façonnent ton high

If cannabinoids set the volume, terpenes set the character. They’re the same aroma compounds found in hops, citrus peel and pine forests — and they’re the honest signal behind “this one feels different.”

The big three to know

Myrcene — earthy, herbal, mango. The classic “heavy,” relaxing lean. You’ll see it dominate cultivars like Auto Desfrán.

Limonene — bright citrus. Associated with an uplifting, mood-lifting feel, as in Amsterdam Amnesia.

Pinene — fresh pine. Often linked with a clearer, more alert head — it’s the lead terpene in Auto Ultimate.

Why the “fingerprint” matters more than any single one

No terpene acts alone. It’s the ratio — the full fingerprint plus the cannabinoids — that predicts the experience. That’s exactly what our cultivar pages show, and how we predict effects from chemistry rather than from an indica/sativa sticker.

Use it when you shop

• Want calm? Lean myrcene-forward.
• Want bright and social? Look for limonene.
• Want clear-headed? Pinene is your friend.