Candy Pave strain guide
Candy Pave is a hybrid from Compound Genetics, the breeder behind Pave. It is most often listed as Eye Candy crossed with Pave, and people know it for a sweet, candy-like smell with vanilla and a little gas. The name has been used for more than one plant, so it's worth reading the label.
Where does Candy Pave come from?
Candy Pave comes from Compound Genetics, and the version most sources agree on is a cross of Eye Candy and Pave, both from the same breeder. Eye Candy is a Biscotti and The Menthol cross, and Pave pairs Paris OG with The Menthol, so The Menthol shows up on both sides of the family.
It gets confusing from there. Another version sold under the name is Eye Candy crossed with The Menthol directly, which is much mintier. Some menus also list Candy Pave with Pave's own parents, which may mean the product is really just Pave. Compound Genetics sells it as feminized seeds, with a listed flowering time of about 60 to 65 days.
What does Candy Pave smell and taste like?
The common Eye Candy and Pave version smells sweet and fruity, like candy, with creamy vanilla, a bit of spice, a light gassy undertone and an earthy finish. The taste tends to be sweet with a kushy edge.
The Eye Candy and The Menthol version is different: a strong menthol smell balanced by citrus, earth and gas. We couldn't find published terpene results for either version, so we won't list any. If your label shows terpenes, use those.
Candy Pave effects: what people report
People describe the common version as gently relaxing at first, building toward sleepiness the more you have, which is why many call it an evening strain. The menthol version gets described as more balanced, elevated but relaxed, without as much heaviness.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and there aren't many reviews yet. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Candy Pave?
Candy Pave is usually a high-THC strain. The few published product listings we found sit between about 25% and 27% THC, with little or no CBD. Strain databases don't give a range of their own yet, so treat that as a small sample.
That is strong for most people. Start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains how to read the numbers on your batch, and our THCA vs THC guide explains why labels list both.
Buying Candy Pave in Canada
Because at least three different plants have been sold as Candy Pave, the smell is your best check. Sweet and vanilla points to the Eye Candy and Pave version, while a strong menthol smell points to the other one.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that candy smell.
Candy Pave vs Pave
Pave is the parent, a Paris OG and The Menthol cross with a bold smell of gas, menthol, grape and pepper. Candy Pave softens that by adding Eye Candy, so the jar smells sweeter, more like candy and vanilla, with the gas pushed into the background. Both are usually high in THC and both get called relaxing. If you want the loud, gassy original, go with Pave. If you'd like something sweeter with a gentler edge, try Candy Pave.
Strains like Candy Pave
If you like Candy Pave, these are the closest matches:
- Pave: one parent, gassier and mintier with a grape note.
- Eye Candy: the other parent, sweet and minty with a more upbeat reputation.
- Kush Mints: another minty, gassy dessert strain with a relaxed feel.
- Paris OG: the OG behind Pave, with lemon, pine and fuel.
