If you’ve ever smelled a jar of flower and thought, “yep… that’s the one that’s gonna melt my shoulders,” you’ve probably met myrcene.

Myrcene (often listed as β-myrcene on lab reports) is one of the most common cannabis terpenes—and it’s strongly associated with that classic earthy, musky, herbal aroma and a deep, body-forward, wind-down vibe. It also shows up outside of cannabis in plants like hops, lemongrass, and mango (yes, the mango thing is real—at least aromatically).

Cannabis contains 100+ naturally occurring compounds called cannabinoids, and THC + CBD are just the headliners.
The rest (often called minor cannabinoids) can show up in smaller amounts, but they may still influence the overall feel of a product—especially when you’re comparing two options with similar THC.