Paris OG strain guide
Paris OG is an indica-leaning OG strain with a lemon, pine and fuel smell and a heavy, relaxed feel. Its own parents are not well documented, but it is best known today as one of the parents of Pave.
Where does Paris OG come from?
Paris OG's history is thin. No breeder is widely credited, and its parents are not settled. The cross most often given is Headband and Lemon OG, but even the sources that repeat it describe it as a rumour, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Where Paris OG is better documented is as a parent. Pave, from Compound Genetics, is listed as a cross of Paris OG and The Menthol, and French Toast is also named as an offspring. The name itself has no well-documented story.
What does Paris OG smell and taste like?
Paris OG smells like a classic OG with a lemon twist: bright citrus and pine up front, with diesel, wood and a little floral sweetness underneath. Some people also mention a gassy finish or a faint vanilla note.
Published terpene data lists caryophyllene first, followed by limonene and linalool. Caryophyllene adds a peppery, woody base, limonene the lemon and linalool a soft floral touch. The flavour tends to follow the smell, with lemon and pine on the inhale and an earthy, fuel-tinged finish.
Paris OG effects: what people report
People most often describe Paris OG as relaxing and sleepy, with a tingly, heavy body feel that builds as it settles. Some also report a happy, euphoric start, and a few mention feeling hungry. Most reviewers save it for the evening rather than the middle of the day, which fits its indica reputation.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention a headache or feeling anxious, especially at higher amounts.
How strong is Paris OG?
Paris OG is usually a high-THC strain. Published listings put it at about 19% to 22% THC, with some batches reported higher, and very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more. Several reviewers call it stronger than they expected. The THC and CBD numbers on your product's label matter more than the strain name.
Buying Paris OG in Canada
Because its background is not well documented, different producers may be growing different plants under the Paris OG name. Read the label for the producer and the test results rather than relying on the name alone.
You may find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or vapes. Check the packaging date as well, since fresher flower holds more of that lemon and pine smell.
Paris OG vs Pave
Pave is a child of Paris OG, crossed with The Menthol. Paris OG is the more old-school of the two, with lemon, pine and fuel and a heavy, sleepy reputation. Pave keeps the gas but adds sweet grape and plum notes and a cool, menthol-like edge from its other parent, and it is usually listed higher in THC, around 22% to 29%. Both get described as relaxing, though Paris OG leans more toward sleepy. If you want a classic lemony OG, start with Paris OG; if you like sweet, gassy modern strains with a minty edge, try Pave.
Strains like Paris OG
If you like Paris OG, these are the closest matches:
- Headband: one of its rumoured parents, with a lemony, diesel smell and a heavy-headed feel.
- Lemon OG: the other rumoured parent, bright lemon on an OG base.
- OG Kush: the family it belongs to, with the same pine and fuel backbone.
- Sour OG: another OG with a sour citrus and fuel smell and a relaxed reputation.
