Humulene
A sesquiterpene that smells woody, earthy and hoppy. It takes its name from hops (Humulus lupulus), and is also in sage and ginseng.
Related terms
- Terpenes
Terpenes: the aroma compounds (myrcene, limonene…). Your jar's ring is drawn from them. - Caryophyllene
A sesquiterpene that smells like black pepper and cloves, warm and woody. It is also in black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, oregano and hops.