One thing most cannabis consumers know is that weed can be a bit stinky.
If you’re trying to be considerate of family members or roommates, or you prefer to consume discreetly, the smell associated with smoking cannabis can be a big drawback.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce the smell, or products you can choose that eliminate it altogether. This guide explains how you can consume cannabis without the odor, or how you can at least limit how much it smells.
Weed That Doesn’t Smell: Is It Really A Thing?
Cannabis flower is often immediately recognizable by its scent. That’s thanks to aromatic compounds found in the plant called terpenes.
Terpenes are found throughout the entire plant kingdom and are notable for lending plants their various scents. In cannabis, it’s no different. There are an estimated 20,000 terpenes throughout the entire plant kingdom, but only about 200 terpenes appear in cannabis.
Every strain has its own unique smell thanks to its terpene profile, but in general you can identify cannabis by a skunky aroma common to most strains.
Some varieties of cannabis may give off a less intense smell than the average strain as a result of their specific terpene profile. Generally, though, when you open a container of flower, your nose knows it.
And while smoking cannabis flower produces a very obvious smell, there are methods of consumption and types of cannabis products that produce little to no aroma.
Naturally, burning cannabis flower leads to a strong odor that lingers in the air for a long time, making it obvious when someone has recently smoked.
Vaporizing flower does produce a smell, but one that is generally less immediately identifiable and that doesn’t linger for nearly as long as the smell of smoke. Consumers often liken this smell to burnt popcorn, rather than the typical skunky scent of cannabis flower.
Alternatively, using another type of cannabis product altogether can reduce the odor significantly or eliminate it all together.
Odorless Cannabis Products You Can Rely On
So, what are some of these alternative cannabis products that don’t produce a noticeable aroma? Here’s a list of good options if you’re looking to keep cannabis-related odors on the DL:
- Edibles: Edible cannabis products are a great option if you want to avoid the smell of cannabis flower altogether. Infused gummies, baked goods, and other ingestible products give off little to no smell. The key difference between vaping and smoking, though, is that edibles take longer to kick in and the effects last much longer, so consume accordingly. Shop edibles at Blue Oak.
- Beverages: Beverages, like edibles, produce no cannabis smell whatsoever. These drinks usually come in a can and are easily consumed discreetly. Most passersby wouldn’t even notice you were drinking a cannabis-infused beverage unless they were already familiar with the brand. Beverages are coming soon to New Jersey cannabis dispensaries.
- Vapes: Vapes are devices that enable consumers to vaporize, rather than combust, cannabis flower and extracts. Vapor does have a recognizable smell, but it dissipates much more quickly than smoke. When vaping cannabis extract, like oil, be aware that it is significantly more potent than flower. Shop vapesat Blue Oak.
- Tinctures: Tinctures are an odorless cannabis concentrate that is consumed orally by placing a few drops underneath your tongue. They are potent extracts that are both fast-acting and long-lasting, and they have no lasting cannabis aroma (although the oil itself can smell a bit like weed). Shop tinctures at Blue Oak.
- Topicals: Topicals are a great choice for alleviating pain in a specific place or soothing skin without the odor or, in most cases, the intoxicating effects of cannabis. If you have joint or muscle pain, for example, you can apply topicals like creams and gels to the affected area. Shop topicals at Blue Oak.
- Patches: Patches are topical products that generally offer transdermal effects, meaning cannabinoids pass through the skin and enter the bloodstream. They’re good for whole body relief; plus, they have absolutely no smell, making them the ultimate product for discretion. Shop patches at Blue Oak.
How To Not Smell Like Weed: Tips and Tricks
Even if you opt to smoke cannabis flower, there are some things you can do to control the smell. We recommend practicing the following tips to reduce the odor associated with your consumption.
Ventilation
Always consume in an enclosed space, such as a corner room, with good ventilation. Shut the door to prevent the smoke from exiting the room and do your best to keep your smoke as close to a window as possible.
Positioning a fan so that it points out an open window can help to ensure most of the smoke is forced out of the room. This will limit how much it smells and prevent the smoke from spreading beyond the confines of the room.
Sploofs and Smoke Filters
Sploofs and smoke filters are accessories that can be used to reduce the smell of cannabis when you exhale.
You can buy a sploof at a smoke shop or online. These store-bought sploofs usually contain carbon filters to capture most of the smoke and particles which cause it to smell.
Odor Eliminating Sprays
Odor-eliminating sprays, which include typical household products or cannabis-specific odor eliminators, can help get rid of whatever smells do linger.
Even if you use proper ventilation and a sploof, there’s bound to be some smell left behind. Using a spray can help cover your tracks after your session.
Light A Scented Candle
When you’re done with your session, light a scented candle. This will produce an additional smell that can help cover up any lingering odor.
Go Outside
While you’ll still smell cannabis if you enjoy it in the backyard, all that fresh air means it’s less likely to linger.
Find Cannabis That Doesn’t Smell At Blue Oak
If you’re in the market for cannabis products that don’t smell, we’ve got what you need at Blue Oak. Our Bloomfield, New Jersey dispensary has a wide range of products, including odorless cannabis-like edibles, tinctures, and topicals.
When you don’t want your sesh to make a big stink, we’ve got your back. Check out our online menu or stop by any day of the week.
