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Black Amber

Black Amber combines wood, diesel, musk and spices with sweet, tropical and citrus fruit notes. Initial euphoria and clarity are described, followed later by relaxation and possible drowsiness. The lineage is incompletely recorded: The description names GMO × OZ Kush Bx2, while only GMO appears in the structured fields.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • woody
  • citrusy
  • fruity
  • spicy
  • musky
  • diesel
  • sweet
  • tropical

Effects

  • relaxing
  • euphoric
  • clear-headed
  • mood-enhancing
  • sleepy
  • balancing
  • appetite-stimulating

Terpenes

  • Limonene
  • Caryophyllene
  • Myrcene
  • Linalool
  • Humulene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 24 %
CBD up to 1 %

The values are provided for context. Actual content may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Black Amber is at the top. The documented parent lines follow below through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

Black Amber in detail

Origin & classification

Black Amber presents a clear conflict in its master data. The detailed description names a cross of GMO and OZ Kush Bx2, while the normalized lineage field contains only GMO and the raw lineage remains empty. Because one parent appears only in the narrative source, the exact lineage is not treated as confirmed. The category is also inconsistent: Hybrid is recorded, while the description indicates Indica dominance.

Aroma & flavor

The aroma profile, by contrast, is documented in detail. Wood, diesel, musk and spices form a dark, intense foundation. Sweet citrus notes lie above this, along with additional fruity and tropical accents. The description also mentions a creamy component. This contrast between pungent fuel and woody notes on the one hand and bright fruit sweetness on the other is Black Amber’s clearest sensory characteristic.

Terpene profile

Five terpenes are recorded: limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool and humulene. The source version sometimes uses more specific chemical designations such as trans-caryophyllene, beta-myrcene and alpha-humulene. Concentrations or a reliable ranking are unavailable. The terpene list therefore complements the spicy, fruity and musky bouquet, but should not be read as an unchanging formula for every batch.

Effect tendency

The effects are initially described as euphoric, mentally clear and mood-enhancing. As the experience progresses, relaxation, calmness and, in some cases, drowsiness are said to become more prominent. An appetite-stimulating impression is also recorded. The available sources therefore combine a mentally brighter initial phase with a physically calmer later perception. Such patterns are based on user reports and may vary depending on the individual, dosage and product.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The cannabinoid details also do not fully match. The dataset records exactly 24 percent THC, while the description gives a possible range of 24 to 30 percent. CBD is listed as less than or up to one percent. Without specific batch and laboratory attribution, none of these figures should be presented as a constant strain value.

Additional classification

Information on the breeder, flowering time, yield, growth pattern or flower structure is missing. The medical use claims from the source description have likewise not been adopted. For an objective profile, what remains is the contrasting aroma, the five documented terpenes and the repeatedly described progression from euphoric clarity toward deeper physical calm. Lineage, dominance and the THC range require additional review before the master data can be finalized.

Documented strain tests

Published tests1
Average score8,0 / 10
Latest test2026-08-12

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Black Amber

What type of strain is Black Amber?

We list Black Amber as a hybrid strain with GMO as the parent lineage.

What genetics are behind Black Amber?

The parent lineage of Black Amber is GMO.

What does Black Amber smell and taste like?

Black Amber’s aroma is primarily woody, citrusy, fruity, spicy, musky, diesel-like, sweet and tropical. The intensity may vary depending on the batch and phenotype.

Which terpenes are associated with Black Amber?

Black Amber’s profile includes limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool and humulene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effects can be expected from Black Amber?

We primarily describe Black Amber as relaxing, euphoric, clear-headed, mood-enhancing, sleepy, balancing and appetite-stimulating. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Black Amber?

A THC level of 24 % is stated for Black Amber. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.