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Purple Amnesia

Purple Amnesia is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Northern Lights × Lilac Diesel. Typical aromas include diesel, herbal and floral notes. The effects are generally described as euphoric, creative and sociable.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • diesel
  • herbal
  • floral
  • fruity
  • creamy
  • citrusy
  • sweet
  • zesty

Effects

  • euphoric
  • creative
  • sociable
  • relaxing
  • calming
  • mood-enhancing
  • balancing

Terpenes

  • Pinene
  • Limonene
  • Fenchol
  • Caryophyllene
  • Terpinolene
  • Myrcene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 20 %
CBD 1 %

These values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Purple Amnesia is at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 3rd generation.

Editorial profile

Purple Amnesia in detail

Origin & classification

Purple Amnesia is a sativa-dominant strain from Northern Lights × Lilac Diesel. With levels of up to 20 %, its THC content sits in the solid mid-range. At up to 1 %, CBD plays more of a supporting role.

Aroma & flavour

In terms of aroma, Purple Amnesia is primarily diesel, herbal, flowery and fruity. Pinene, limonene and fenchol complement this impression and give the profile additional depth. This makes the strain more than simply sweet—it feels distinctly fuller and more modern.

Terpene profile

Purple Amnesia is generally described as euphoric, creative, sociable and relaxing in effect. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting: it does not tip in just one direction, but engages both the mind and the body.

Effect tendency

Its open, approachable effect is one reason it is often described as an enjoyable strain for social gatherings. Many sources do not describe the strain as one-dimensional, but as potent without a single aspect taking centre stage.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Purple Amnesia is therefore particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects together in as balanced a way as possible.

Further classification

Purple Amnesia is described as euphoric, creative, sociable, relaxing and calming. Aromatically, it moves between diesel, herbal, flowery, fruity and creamy notes. Pinene, limonene and fenchol support the strain’s aromatic direction. With up to 20 % THC, Purple Amnesia falls within the mid-range to clearly perceptible range. CBD is present at only a low level in Purple Amnesia, at up to 1 %. As a result, Purple Amnesia is not merely dessert-like; its more modern, louder notes give it added edge. Pinene, limonene and fenchol provide further clues as to why the aromatic profile does not rely on individual flavour notes alone. When classifying Purple Amnesia, it is important that its active side does not stand alone, but is tempered by calmer effects. The genetic indicators suggest a more classic, heavy and robust side to Purple Amnesia. This keeps Purple Amnesia interesting for comparisons in which effects and aroma are to be considered equally. Visually, Purple Amnesia is also more commonly associated with darker, more pronounced expressions.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Purple Amnesia

What type of strain is Purple Amnesia?

We list Purple Amnesia as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent line Northern Lights × Lilac Diesel.

What genetics are behind Purple Amnesia?

The parent line of Purple Amnesia is Northern Lights × Lilac Diesel.

What does Purple Amnesia smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Purple Amnesia is primarily associated with diesel, herbal, floral, fruity, creamy, citrusy, sweet and zesty notes. The expression may vary in intensity depending on the batch and phenotype.

Which terpenes are associated with Purple Amnesia?

Purple Amnesia’s profile includes pinene, limonene, fenchol, caryophyllene, terpinolene and myrcene. They complement the described aromatic profile.

What effects can be expected from Purple Amnesia?

We describe Purple Amnesia primarily as euphoric, creative, sociable, relaxing, calming, mood-enhancing and balancing. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical claim.

How high is the THC content of Purple Amnesia?

A THC level of 20 % is stated for Purple Amnesia. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.