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Durban Poison
Durban Poison is a pure South African landrace, one of the few classic sativas that never needed crossing to earn its reputation.
sativastrongidentity: high
85
Curated out of 100
How fully SŌMA has described this strain — not a quality rating.
- Pine
- Spicy
- Sweet
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Sensory profile
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
- Pine
- Spicy
- Sweet
- Earthy
Flavour
- Pine
- Spicy
- Sweet
- Herbal
- Pure sativa landrace
- Anise / black licorice undertone
Effects & experience
Relax12
Sleep12
Euphoria78
Energy100
Focus100
Creative100
- Energetic
- Focused
- Uplifted
- Creative
- Happy
Texture & cure
- Terpy / flavorful
- Dense buds
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is medium. Identity confidence is high. The diagram is this strain's own sensory radar, not a photo. Batch quality still depends on grower, freshness and storage — none of which is captured here.
Background
The story
“Sweet pine and a sharp anise / black-licorice note that sets it apart from anything in the gas or candy world.”
The nose is distinctive and clean: sweet pine and a sharp anise / black-licorice note that sets it apart from anything in the gas or candy world. The effect is the espresso of cannabis — clear, bright, energetic and focused, with almost no body weight, which is exactly why it's a morning and get-things-done staple.
It's also the sativa half of Girl Scout Cookies, so its DNA runs through the modern dessert line despite tasting nothing like it. For people who find most strains too sedating, Durban is the reliable up.
Shelf measurements
On New York shelves, by grower
The record above is the cultivar. Each grower's jar is its own plant — here is how their lots measure, from lab panels New York menus print.
- UntitledEarthy, Pine · 5 lots · THC 23–32% · oldest jar sealed Mar 16
- Claybourne Co.Herbal, Pine · 3 lots · THC 22–26% · oldest jar sealed Jul 23
- Canna CureCitrus, Spicy · 1 lot · THC 29.66% · oldest jar sealed Jun 2
- DADAHerbal · 1 lot · THC 21.83%
- MunchkinsSpicy, Citrus · 1 lot · THC 33.33%
- To The MoonSpicy · 1 lot · THC 27.85%
Frequently asked questions
What does Durban Poison smell and taste like?
Durban Poison is typically described with aromas of pine, spicy, sweet and earthy and flavours of pine, spicy, sweet and herbal. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Durban Poison associated with?
Durban Poison is commonly associated with effects such as energetic, focused, uplifted and creative. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Durban Poison an indica or a sativa?
Durban Poison is classified as sativa in the SŌMA catalog. These labels are a loose shorthand rather than a precise prediction of effect; studies find they do not reliably track a plant's genetics or chemistry.
What strains are similar to Durban Poison?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Jack Herer, Kali Mist and Cinex. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.