// Definition
A standardized vocabulary system for describing cannabis aromas by breaking complex smell profiles into constituent aromatic elements using universally understood reference points (black pepper, vanilla, citrus) rather than culturally specific food metaphors (cereal milk, wedding cake). Aims to make cannabis aroma description accessible across languages and cultures.
// From the Episode
Extended discussion in the aromatic volatile episode about the challenge of describing cannabis aromas scientifically vs colloquially. Dr Mark argues for decomposing aromas into constituent elements that can be universally understood — noting that terms like 'cereal milk' mean nothing to someone from Nepal. The approach parallels professional sensory analysis in wine and beer, breaking aromas into notes like 'berry + vanilla + bready + toffee' rather than using a single complex metaphor. This work connects to the challenge of characterizing the hundreds of volatile compounds in cannabis beyond the standard terpene panel.
// Source
Ep. 228 Zkaq937qofM →