Cedar Sandalwood Notes

Cedar sandalwood notes describe aromatic profiles in cannabis characterized by woody, dry, and slightly sweet undertones reminiscent of cedar wood and sandalwood essential oils. These terpene combinations—often involving β-myrcene, α-pinene, and various sesquiterpenes—create the distinctive dry-wood character observed in certain cultivars. Lineage records frequently report cedar sandalwood aromatics in older landrace strains and some modern cultivars developed through selective breeding for wood-forward terpene profiles. The classification is primarily descriptive, used by breeders and cultivators to categorize plants by sensory markers rather than chemical composition alone, since multiple terpene combinations can produce similar woody notes.

Breeders working in this category often select parent plants displaying stable cedar and sandalwood aromatic markers to establish consistent woody terpene expression across generations. Understanding the genetic contributors to these notes—including sesquiterpene synthase activity—helps guide crosses aimed at reinforcing or introducing this aromatic family into new lineages.