Mid Notes

Mid notes represent the secondary aromatic compounds that emerge after the initial volatile terpenes dissipate, typically becoming apparent 15-45 minutes after cannabis flower is handled or heated. These aromas form the olfactory bridge between top notes (bright, immediate scents) and base notes (heavy, lingering compounds), often featuring herbal, floral, or slightly sweet characteristics. Mid notes are frequently composed of moderately volatile monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, including compounds like myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene depending on cultivar. Understanding mid-note development is relevant to strain documentation and breeding work, as these compounds contribute meaningfully to the overall aromatic profile and can indicate terpene composition stability across growing conditions. Mid notes are commonly recorded in sensory evaluation protocols used by breeders and seed ba

Breeders selectively work with mid-note stability when developing stable F1 hybrids or IBL lines, as consistent secondary aromatic expression indicates reliable terpene inheritance. Mid-note profiles are often used as phenotype markers to distinguish between genetically similar cultivars.