Does CBD Oil Smell Like Weed?

CBD has recently become very popular and with good reason. It has a lot of wellness factors that users can benefit from. Many people who are looking to try CBD products have a lot of questions. One of the most popular questions we get is, does CBD oil smell like weed? In this article, we will explore that question and more.

What Is CBD?

CBD is one of the many chemical compounds that are found in the cannabis plant. It is known as cannabinoids. CBD does not contain the psychoactive components and will not cause you to become high. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. Both THC and CBD are part of the same plant, but they do not affect people in the same way.

The 2018 Farm Bill made Hemp-derived products that contain 0.3% or less THC legal. CBD is one of the products, and it has a number of wellness properties making it popular among consumers.

Why Does It Matter What CBD Smells Like?

CBD is derived from hemp, so many people are worried they will smell like they have smoked a joint before coming to work. You wouldn’t want to give a bad first impression if you were meeting your in-laws for the first time, or going into a job interview. So, it is a good thing to worry about. You want to be certain that when you’re taking a supplement that it will cater to your needs, but you also know what that supplement can cause.

The type of oil that you buy will affect the answer to this question. Certain types of CBD oil contain a stronger smell of hemp than others. There are two main types of CBD oil, including CBD Isolate and Full Spectrum CBD.

CBD Isolate

CBD Isolate happens to have little to no smell. It is a crystalline substance that is added to an oil base. There are 3 common types of oil bases, which include hemp oil, olive oil, and MCT oil. So, the smell of the Isolate will highly depend on the oil base that is used.

Hemp oil can have a weedy smell, but that will depend on how concentrated it is. It will also matter what part of the plant that it came from. As a rule of thumb, the clearer the oil is the less likely it will smell like weed. However, you should always be aware that some kind of scent will be present. Hemp does have a milder smell than marijuana, in which all hemp products contain 0.3% or less of THC and do not have the same terpenes that cannabis does.

As for the other two types of oil, olive oil has its own distinctive smell and MCT is extracted from coconut oil. MCT has a less noticeable scent. It happens to be a slightly sweet smell. But you have to keep in mind that it is extracted from coconut oil, not the coconut. Overall, there is very little smell to CBD Isolate, and no weed smell to worry about.

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Full Spectrum CBD Oil

Full-spectrum CBD contains more of the hemp plant in each bottle. It has more of a chance of smelling like weed. Some CBD oil users get turned off the distinct smell and taste of weed that full-spectrum can have. However, it is important to note that not all full-spectrum CBD oil will have a weed smell. It will vary from product to product.

This type of CBD oil can also degrade quicker because it has organic plant material in the bottle. It is not uncommon for the product to turn darker, become more pungent, and get thicker once it is open. With MCT and Isolates, it tends to keep its viscosity, color, taste, and lack of scent.

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Test Out Your Products

Does CBD oil smell like weed? The answer to that is it may have a slight smell of weed depending on the product and the part of the plant that is used. It should not be widely noticeable though with any type of CBD oil that you buy.

The best way to know if a product has a smell to it is by trying it out. You may also be able to read the descriptions of the products to see what type of aroma each has. If you ever have a question regarding your CBD oil you should contact the retailer that you are buying from.

We specialize in CBD flower. Shop our extensive collection of Hemp derived CBD Flower and let us know if you have any questions. We want to make your shopping experience with us pleasant. There are many hemp strains that you can try, and we always describe the product to help you understand the smell and taste.