Smell Is A Hallmark Feature Of Cannabis – So Why Are Some People Trying To Eliminate It?
That dank smell of bud is a major hallmark feature of marijuana.
Fresh flowers can easily be identified meters away, and it’s also the same odor that can stick on clothes, walls, and carpets. A sniff or two of good weed can give us hints about the strain’s flavor and aroma profile, giving us insight into its potency and freshness. Aside from that, the terpenes in weed are the very compounds responsible for its aroma. Terpenes also contain valuable compounds that influence the effects of cannabis on the user.
For example, myrcene is a common terpene that has a fruity, earthy, and sometimes clove-like aroma; it’s known for relaxing and sedating properties. Meanwhile, limonene, which has a lemony aroma, uplifts one’s mood. These are just some of many exciting terpenes found in cannabis as well as in other plants and herbs, that have important properties as well as special aromas.
In addition, the smell of weed also helps influence consumer decisions when shopping around in a dispensary. Of course, strong and delicious aromas make bud more appealing to buy. On the other hand, weed that has a mild or bad smell can deter one from buying it.
These are just some of many aspects that contribute to the sensory, therapeutic, and psychological experience of the smell of weed. Other also prefer to be cautious
On the flipside, the strong smell of weed can also be a dead giveaway that someone was smoking pot in a room. The smell of weed is not widely accepted just yet, especially in areas that are close to schools and hospitals or frequented by young children. It can have a negative connotation to it. That’s why a great deal of consumers prefer to consume weed using vaporizer pens that effectively hide the smell of weed. Edibles, oils, tinctures, and beverages all don’t have a strong weed smell, which make them fantastic alternatives to consuming discreetly.
But in the last few years, some companies have made strides towards developing odorless cannabis.
A pioneer among them is CannabCo, a Canadian marijuana technology company located out of Brampton, Ontario. They released its odorless cannabis in 2022. The product, made from its proprietary PureCann technology, is weed that is literally undetectable thanks to the absence of smell. It was developed to help solve the problem encountered by many property management firms related to the strong smell of weed on premises.
PureScent weed is a trademark product that was successfully developed after years of research. It’s also concentrated, is less harsh, and has effectively retained all its properties thanks to it being a full-spectrum product. CannabCo’s PureScent is also the very first odorless weed of its kind to be launched in the industry. Consumers can choose from odorless weed engineered from several popular strains, allowing them to enjoy their favorite weed without having to worry about the odor of weed sticking to clothes, or alerting fussy neighbors.
Back in 2019, Float Technologies, a company out of Los Angeles, also launched a cannabis product called FreeLeaf. Float Technologies, which is run by renowned marijuana chef Jeff Danzer, produced smokable cannabis flower using a process that retains the potency and taste of bud while successfully getting rid of odor. That one didn’t seem to take off, though! However, Jeff does have some excellent tasteless cannabutter and cannaoils that are perfect for budding home cooks!
We expect to see more odorless products being developed and launched in the market in the near future.
Low-Odor Cannabis Strains
In the meantime, there are several low-odor marijuana strains in the market that you can consider growing at home, or even buying from your neighborhood dispensary if they carry it. But before you turn your nose up: remember that just because a specific weed strain is low odor, doesn’t mean that it won’t pack a punch. These plants contain a unique terpene profile that enables them to have a much more discreet aroma.
Specific low-odor cannabis strains grow well in dry climates, and they can result in large yields after two months of flowering. You can be as sneaky as you want when growing and smoking these strains!
A disclaimer, though: as of now, there is no cannabis plant that is completely odor free. But not all of them have to grow dank and stinky blooms that call attention to your home.
Growing low-odor marijuana strains are ideal for people who:
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Grow weed indoors
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Are on a budget (since it doesn’t require an air filter)
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Live around intrusive neighbors
Here are some great, well-loved cannabis strains that also happen to be low-odor:
Conclusion
The delicious aroma of cannabis can be an important factor, but it doesn’t define everything. For some consumers, discretion and privacy can be even more important, especially for those who prefer to smoke good old cannabis flower. Thankfully, with low-odor cannabis strains available, and perhaps the growth of odorless weed in the future, we’ll have more options than ever for medicating without having to announce to people through the smell!
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