What a myrcene terpene chart shows
Myrcene is the terpene that sits at the top of most cannabis terpene charts. It carries an earthy, herbal, lightly fruity smell that reads as mango, hops, or fresh thyme. A myrcene terpene chart ranks flower, vapes, and concentrates by myrcene content, so you can compare a mango-forward indica against a hops-heavy hybrid without opening a jar. Myrcene also occurs in hops, lemongrass, and mango, so the same chart format works across industries.
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Lab reports measure each terpene as a share of total sample weight. Total terpenes in dried flower land between 1% and 4% in most cases. Myrcene can be the largest single terpene in that total, and it often is in products sold as indica.
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Myrcene percentage ranges
- Below 0.2%: trace level. A label may round to zero, and any effect claim rests on other terpenes and cannabinoids.
- 0.2% to 0.6%: moderate. Earth and herb sit in the background.
- 0.6% to 1.5%: high. Mango and hops drive the aroma.
- Above 1.5%: very high. Rare in flower, more common in terpene-rich extracts.
How to read a myrcene chart
Have the product label and its lab report in front of you before you start.
- Find the terpene panel on the report.
- Read the total terpene percentage first.
- Locate the myrcene row and note its number.
- Compare that number against the ranges listed above.
- Check the next two terpenes on the list.
- Match the full profile to the aroma you want.
Boiling point and vaporizer settings
Beta-myrcene boils near 167 C, which is about 334 F. Below that point you pull lighter notes such as pinene and limonene. Above it you pull heavier, earthier notes. For a session that keeps myrcene in the mix, start near 160 C or 320 F and step up in small increments.
How to pick a product by myrcene level
- Decide whether myrcene should be the lead terpene in the product.
- Set a floor, such as 0.5% or higher, if aroma matters to you.
- Check the harvest date and test date on the label.
- Smell a sample jar when the shop offers one.
- Buy a small amount before committing to a larger jar.
Storage and label checks
Terpenes evaporate. Heat, air, and light strip myrcene from flower within weeks, which is why a chart built from an old test date can mislead you. Keep product in sealed glass, in a cool dark place, and open the container as little as possible. When a dispensary posts a terpene chart, ask how old the data is and whether the numbers come from the batch on the shelf or from a prior harvest.