Purple Cream strain guide
Purple Cream is a mellow indica with a sweet, floral smell that some liken to lavender. Very little is recorded about where it came from, but the reports on it are consistent: calm, heavy and best saved for later in the day.
Where does Purple Cream come from?
Purple Cream's lineage and breeder are not documented. The main strain directories list no parents, and one calls it a strain of unknown lineage. A rumoured cross of Purple Nepal and Orange Nectar circulates online, but we couldn't find a reliable source for it.
Sources also differ on type. Most describe it as indica or strongly indica-leaning, though one directory files it as a balanced hybrid while still calling it indica-dominant in its own description.
What does Purple Cream smell and taste like?
Purple Cream smells sweet, floral and a little earthy, with lavender and tree fruit notes and a pungent edge. On the inhale people describe sweet fruit and pine, and one reviewer calls the flavour creamy.
One strain database lists myrcene as its leading terpene, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene fits the earthy, mellow side, pinene the hint of pine and caryophyllene a soft pepper note.
Purple Cream effects: what people report
People most often describe Purple Cream as relaxing and sleepy, with a tingly body feel and the munchies. Most reports place it in the evening rather than the daytime.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry eyes, dry mouth and dizziness are the usual complaints.
How strong is Purple Cream?
Published THC figures for Purple Cream vary widely. Some listings put it near 10%, one strain database lists about 18% and others report batches in the low 20s, with very little CBD. That spread suggests different plants or cuts are sold under the name, so the number on your label matters more than usual.
Buying Purple Cream in Canada
Don't confuse it with similar names like Purple Ice Cream or Purple Creamsicle, which are separate strains. Because the genetics behind Purple Cream are unclear, the producer's own description is the best clue to what you're getting.
Check the THC and CBD figures and the packaging date before you buy.
Purple Cream vs Granddaddy Purple
There's no documented family link between Purple Cream and Granddaddy Purple, but they're close matches on smell and feel. Both are sweet, purple-named indicas that people save for the evening. Granddaddy Purple is better known and leans toward grape and berry, while Purple Cream is described as more floral, with lavender and a creamy note. Granddaddy Purple also tends to be listed a little stronger. If you want a well-documented classic, start with Granddaddy Purple.
Strains like Purple Cream
If you like Purple Cream, these share its sweet, mellow style:
- Granddaddy Purple: a grape-sweet indica with a heavy, evening reputation.
- Purple Urkle: fruity and earthy, known for a deep, relaxed feel.
- Purple Kush: an earthy, sweet indica from Kush genetics.
- Grape Ape: grape candy smell and a calm, heavy feel.
