Sandalwood Cedar Notes

Sandalwood Cedar Notes describe a terpene and aroma profile characterized by warm, woody compounds often associated with α-cedrene, β-cedrene, and santalol—volatile organic compounds found in certain cannabis cultivars and their parent genetics. Lineage records frequently report this aromatic class in strains descended from Himalayan Hash Plant, Pakistani Hash Plant, and select Afghani-derived cultivars. Breeders working in this category often cite preserved old-growth landraces and intentional outcrosses to woody-aromatic chemotype holders. The profile is distinct from pine or fresh-wood notes, instead offering deeper, more resinous, and drier sensory markers. This classification is primarily useful for terpene hunters and breeding programs focused on heritage or incense-adjacent aromatics.

Breeders pursuing complex woody profiles or heritage-aligned genetics often select parent plants exhibiting stable sandalwood-cedar expression across generations. Preservation and stabilization of these notes requires careful pollen testing and progeny evaluation, as woody terpenes can shift under cultivation stress or environmental change.