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These varieties skip the sweet fruit-salad vibes and go straight for deep, pungent, sometimes skunky notes that hit the nose and stick around. They're packed with terpenes like myrcene, which gives that classic musky kick.
If you're after collecting some seeds of something that feels like heritage cannabis rather than a dessert menu, musty strains are your thing.
Read MoreOld-school aromas that don't hold back
Musty strains stick to their roots and deliver bold, unpolished smells that are reminiscent of traditional cannabis.
You won't find much sweetness here, just raw, funky, gassy notes that come from older breeding lines. Skunk #1 is a proper legend in this category, famous for its spicy, earthy, skunky punch.
It's been around for ages and still influences loads of musty varieties today. The plants usually show classic green and orange colours, nothing fancy, just solid and recognisable.
These are strains that smell strong and stay strong. Sour Cheese brings a sour, savoury funk that's anything but subtle, while Blue Cheese mixes berries with cheese in a way that gets more intense over time.
These aren't delicate floral scents, they're bold, in-your-face aromas that fill a room and linger. That's the whole point. Musty cannabis doesn't try to be polite or trendy. it just does what it's always done, and people love collectings its genetics for that.
The science bit (without the lab coat)
Cannabis gets its smell from terpenes, which are basically the plant's natural oils. Myrcene is the big player in musty strains, making up a huge chunk of the terpene mix in most cannabis.
It's the one that gives those earthy, musky, herbal notes, think thyme or even a hint of mango, but leaning way more towards the raw, herbal side. In musty varieties, myrcene doesn't go sweet. it stays deep and funky.
Some musty strains don't have a balanced terpene character, so it can get more of the plant's natural flavour coming through. Garlic Budder is a great example, it's got this intense garlic and butter smell with nutty undertones.
When musty gets weird (in a good way)
Musty strains can push into some pretty wild territory. Meat Breath, for instance, mixes diesel, spicy citrus, and, wait for it, rotting meat. It sounds mental, but it's got a cult following because it's so different.
Strawberry Glue goes for a bitter, garage-like vibe with mildew-tinged notes that's been heavily praised. These aren't your everyday flavours, and they're not trying to be.
They're all about intense, pungent, skunk-forward aromas that stand out from the crowd. The classic skunk smell is still a benchmark for loads of collectors, it's that overpowering, unmistakable cannabis scent that used to cling to everything.
Musty varieties keep that tradition alive, and they're popular with anyone who wants to collect genetics that are nostalgic, powerful, and a bit rebellious.
Musty Frequently Asked Questions
Musty strains smell earthy, funky, and pungent, leaning into skunky or gassy notes instead of sweet or fruity ones. Myrcene usually leads the terpene character, giving musky, herbal aromas that feel old-school and bold.
Skunk #1 is a classic with spicy, skunky, earthy aromas. Sour Cheese brings sour, savoury funk, and Blue Cheese mixes berries with cheese for a refined but intense pungent smell that gets stronger over time.
Myrcene is the main one, making up a big part of most cannabis terpene mixes. It smells earthy, musky, and herbal, like thyme or mango, but in musty strains it stays deep and funky rather than sweet.
Absolutely. Musty cannabis skips the sweet, fruity, or citrus notes and goes straight for gassy, skunky aromas. They're built on older genetics and deliver bold, unrefined smells that feel nothing like modern dessert-style varieties.
Meat Breath mixes diesel, spicy citrus, and rotting meat for a wild, polarising flavour. Strawberry Glue has a bitter, garage-like taste with mildew hints. Garlic Budder brings spicy garlic, creamy butter, and nutty undertones.
Musty characteristics are heritable when both parents carry the relevant terpene genes. Breeders select for those traits across multiple generations to stabilize the profile.
Yeah, they usually show classic green and orange colours rather than purple or exotic shades. Musty varieties focus on robust, pungent aromas and heritage genetics, not flashy looks or visual novelty.
Musty cannabis used to be the norm, with pungent skunk and diesel smells that spread fast and stuck to everything. That classic skunk aroma is still a benchmark for traditional cannabis and a big part of its history.
Sometimes. Musty strains can have chemical or 'chem' notes that are pronounced and noticeable, so the line between musty and chem can blur. Both share skunk-forward, intense aromatic traits in certain varieties.
Yes—it combines damp earth with sweet berry, offering a textbook musty-berry experience that collectors reference when discussing the profile.