Notorious strain guide
Notorious, usually sold as Notorious THC, is an indica-leaning hybrid from Humboldt Seed Company with Caramel Cream in its background. It smells nutty, piney and a little skunky with a sweet edge, and people mostly describe it as relaxed and easygoing.
Where does Notorious come from?
Notorious THC comes from Humboldt Seed Company in Northern California. All the sources we checked agree that Caramel Cream, another Humboldt Seed Company strain, is one parent. The rest is less settled.
Two strain databases's family tree describe a three-way cross of Ghost of Von Humboldt OG, Caramel Cream and Humboldt Frost, though one strain database marks the Humboldt Frost part as uncertain. Another database gives a simpler version: Humboldt OG crossed with Caramel Cream. The three-way account shows up in more places, but the breeder's own notes would be the final word.
Don't confuse it with Notorious OG, a separate strain from a different breeder.
What does Notorious smell and taste like?
Most descriptions mention nutty, chestnut-like notes with pine, skunk and a bit of diesel. The Caramel Cream side shows up as a sweet, creamy, vanilla note, especially on the exhale.
One strain database lists caryophyllene as its main terpene, followed by limonene and myrcene. Caryophyllene adds a peppery, woody bite, limonene a hint of citrus and myrcene the earthy base. Reviewers note that batches vary, so your jar may lean sweeter or more skunky.
Notorious effects: what people report
People most often describe Notorious as relaxed and uplifted, with a sociable, talkative mood and some creative energy. It's usually called more body-focused, and some reviewers say it turns sleepy later on. A few found it more head-heavy than expected.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the common complaints, and one reviewer said a big amount felt too intense.
How strong is Notorious?
One strain database lists about 19% THC, while another database gives a range of 19% to 29%, and some reviewers mention labels in the mid 20s. CBD is usually reported at under 1%.
As an indica-leaning strain with numbers that can run high, it's worth starting small. Your batch's label is the number that counts.
Buying Notorious in Canada
Look for Notorious or Notorious THC on the label, and make sure it isn't Notorious OG, which is a different strain.
Check the THC number, the terpene list if it's printed and the packaging date. Fresher flower keeps more of the sweet, nutty smell.
Notorious vs Caramel Cream
Caramel Cream is the parent of Notorious that every source agrees on, and both come from Humboldt Seed Company. Caramel Cream leans into a salty caramel and cream smell with a little fuel, while Notorious adds more pine, nuttiness and skunk from its OG side. Caramel Cream is usually described as relaxed and sleepy. Notorious gets more reports of feeling uplifted and talkative, and its listed THC can run higher. If you want sweet and mellow, try Caramel Cream. If you want more OG funk, go with Notorious.
Strains like Notorious
If you like Notorious, these are close matches:
- Caramel Cream: its parent, with a sweeter caramel smell and a relaxed feel.
- OG Kush: the family behind its OG side, earthy and piney.
- Ghost OG: an OG-family strain with a pine and earth smell and a relaxed reputation.
- Girl Scout Cookies: a sweet, earthy hybrid from the same cookie-and-OG world as Caramel Cream.
