Deja Vu strain guide
Deja Vu is a strain name that has been used for several different plants over the years, so what you get depends on who grew it. The version listed most often today is a sweet, citrus and vanilla hybrid with an upbeat start and a relaxed finish.
Where does Deja Vu come from?
Deja Vu's history is genuinely mixed up. One listing describes it as a cross of Wedding Cake and Gelato, while noting the genetics can vary by grower. Another lists several unrelated plants under the same name: a Blackwater and Chem 91 cross from Sunset Genetics, a proprietary cut from UMMA Genetics, and an older line built from Kashmir, Afghani and Colombian genetics.
With no agreement, there's no single family tree to give. Think of Deja Vu as a name rather than one strain, and read the producer's description for the version in front of you.
What does Deja Vu smell and taste like?
The Wedding Cake and Gelato version is described as sweet and citrusy with vanilla and cream, plus a light peppery, herbal edge. Older descriptions lean spicier and piney instead, and one producer's cut is said to taste of sour apple and banana.
For the newer version, limonene is reported first, then caryophyllene and myrcene. Limonene fits the citrus and caryophyllene the pepper.
Deja Vu effects: what people report
Descriptions of Deja Vu point to an uplifting, euphoric head feel at first, sometimes with a creative burst, followed by a relaxed body feel that stays fairly balanced. Some describe it as fine for daytime or evening.
There are very few user reviews, so treat these as early impressions rather than a settled picture. How it feels depends on which Deja Vu you have, how much and your own tolerance.
How strong is Deja Vu?
The Wedding Cake and Gelato version is listed at about 20% to 26% THC, with little CBD. Other Deja Vu cuts don't have published numbers.
Since the name covers different plants, the label is the only reliable guide. Start small and give it time before having more.
Buying Deja Vu in Canada
Because several strains share this name, read the product description to see which version a producer is growing, and compare the THC, CBD and terpene numbers on the label.
Check the packaging date too, since fresher flower keeps more of its smell.
Deja Vu vs Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake is named as a parent of the most commonly listed Deja Vu, though that link is not confirmed across sources. Wedding Cake is the better-documented strain, known for a rich vanilla and earthy smell and a heavier, relaxed feel. The Deja Vu described today shares the vanilla but adds more bright citrus, and it's pitched as a bit more balanced and upbeat. If you want a known quantity, start with Wedding Cake. If you're curious about a citrus twist on that profile, try Deja Vu.
Strains like Deja Vu
If you like Deja Vu, these are worth a look:
- Wedding Cake: named as one parent of the current version, sweet and vanilla-rich.
- Gelato: named as the other parent, creamy with a peppery edge.
- Gelato Cake: a Gelato #33 and Wedding Cake cross, the same pairing named for the current Deja Vu.
- Ice Cream Cake: also listed as Wedding Cake and Gelato #33, creamy and vanilla-sweet.
