Double Durban strain guide
Double Durban is a cross of GSC and Durban Poison, and the name is a small joke: GSC already has Durban Poison in its background, so this strain gets it twice. People mostly describe it as an energetic, clear-headed daytime strain with an earthy, herbal and citrus smell.
Where does Double Durban come from?
Strain databases agree on the parents: Girl Scout Cookies, now usually sold as GSC, and Durban Poison. Since GSC is itself OG Kush crossed with Durban Poison, Double Durban carries Durban genetics on both sides, which is where the name comes from. It's also listed as Double Durban Kush, or DDK.
The breeder and release date are not well documented. The idea, as it's usually described, was to keep the flavour and strength of GSC while leaning harder into Durban's lively side.
What does Double Durban smell and taste like?
Reviewers describe an earthy, herbal smell with sage, spice and tobacco notes, plus some citrus. One listing also mentions diesel and mango, and one reviewer picked up something loamy and almost mushroom-like with a floral hint.
We couldn't find a published terpene profile for Double Durban itself, so we haven't listed any. If terpenes matter to you, check whether the producer prints them on the label.
Double Durban effects: what people report
People most often describe Double Durban as energetic, uplifted and creative, with a quick head feel followed by a tingly body. Several reviews call it clear rather than hazy and say it suits the daytime. Listings disagree on its type, though: one files it as an indica and another as about 70% sativa, and the reported effects sound much closer to the second.
These are reports, not promises. How it feels depends on the batch, the amount and your tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the common complaints, and some people say it made them anxious, including one reviewer who felt paranoid even at a low amount.
How strong is Double Durban?
Published figures are thin. The one strain listing with a number puts it at about 15% to 21% THC, which is moderate by today's standards, with little to no CBD.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more. The THC number on your label is the one that counts, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains the rest.
Buying Double Durban in Canada
Double Durban is not a common name, so you may have to look harder for it. When you do find it, check the parents on the packaging: GSC and Durban Poison is the cross described here.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its smell.
Double Durban vs Durban Poison
Durban Poison is the parent Double Durban gets twice. Durban Poison is the classic South African sativa, known for a sweet, spicy, anise-like smell and an energetic feel. Double Durban adds GSC to the mix, which brings in more herbal and sweet-earthy notes and, according to reviewers, a little more body. If you want the original, pure and lively, start with Durban Poison. If you're curious how it plays with Cookies genetics, try Double Durban.
Strains like Double Durban
If you like Double Durban, these are its closest relatives:
- Durban Poison: the parent it gets twice, energetic and spicy.
- Girl Scout Cookies: the other parent, sweeter and more relaxed.
- White Durban: another Durban Poison cross, with citrus and fuel.
- Durban Zkittlez: Durban Poison with candy sweetness and a focused reputation.
