Sandalwood Terpenes

Sandalwood aroma in cannabis is commonly associated with woody, creamy, and slightly sweet olfactory notes, often attributed to sesquiterpenes and other volatile compounds rather than a single dominant terpene. This aroma profile appears across diverse strain families and is frequently reported in older landrace genetics and some modern cultivars bred for complex fragrance. Breeders working in this category typically select parent plants exhibiting warm, resinous woody character during phenotype evaluation. Sandalwood-like aromatics are often correlated with specific curing and storage conditions, making isolation of the trait in living plants challenging. Understanding sesquiterpene profiles and their sensory expression remains an active area of cannabis breeding research.

Breeders pursuing sandalwood aromatics typically cross lines known for woody, creamy terpene expression and conduct multi-generation phenotype selection. Preservation of this trait requires careful documentation of parent plant aroma profiles and environmental factors that may enhance sesquiterpene development.