Guide 01
How to read a COA
Confirm the product and batch, find the terpene panel, check the units, and note whether the report shows individual compounds or only a total.
Read the methodLearn
Read the report without pretending it says more than it does.
Short, practical guides for understanding terpene panels, batch variation, and the limits of aroma matching.
Guide 02
Why strain names drift
Genetics, phenotype selection, cultivation, harvest timing, curing, storage, and laboratory scope can all change the measured profile attached to the same market name.
Guide 03
Do terpenes predict effects?
Current evidence does not support turning a terpene panel into a dependable promise about an individual's experience. NOSE intentionally stops at aroma comparison.
Guide 04
Intensity versus character
Total terpene concentration may affect how loud a profile is, while the relative mix helps describe its measured character. Both can matter, but they answer different questions.