CBD flowers vs CBD resins: what are the differences?
When you arrive at a store, you often see both, without necessarily knowing what the real difference is. We've created a simple comparison, without complicated terms, so you know which way to go.
1. The most visible difference: the texture
CBD Flowers
These are the dried and manicured “heads” of the plant.
You can clearly see the structure of the buds, the pistils, the color, the size.
It can be ground, weighed easily, and stored in a jar.
CBD resins (hash, pollen, etc.)
These are extracts made from compressed trichomes (the “powder” of the plant).
Texture varies from slightly foamy to crumbly, oily or compact , depending on the product.
We're talking about hash, Yellow, 3x filtered, Sparkling CBN…
👉 If you like to manipulate materials, work with pieces, “knead” a little: you will get along well with resins.
If you prefer something simpler, to grind as usual: flower is more intuitive.
2. Aromas: more "vegetal" for the flower, more "concentrated" for the resin
CBD Flowers
The profile is often more “clear and legible” : fruity, diesel, creamy, citrus, kush…
You can choose your style very precisely:
Bubble Gum (candy / tropical)
Lemon Zkittlez (lemon/sour candy)
Sour Diesel, Strawberry Diesel (gaseous / earthy / spicy)
Ice cream, sorbet, etc. (creamy/dessert)
CBD Resins
The profile is often deeper, resinous , with more roundness and sometimes woody or spicy notes.
For example :
A 3x Filtered : very clean, oily and refined resin
A yellow one : citrus/floral, mousse/crumbly texture
A sparkling wine from CBN : bouquet of white flowers and citrus fruits, airy texture
👉 If you want to find aromas of “modern” varieties (Zkittlez, Gelato, etc.), the flower is generally more telling.
If you want something rounder, reminiscent of traditional hash, resins are more suitable.
3. CBD, CBG, CBN levels: what we see most often
In very simple terms:
CBD Flowers
We often see levels around 8–20% CBD , with a THC ≤ 0.3% (mandatory).
This is clearly stated on each product page.
CBD Resins
Resins can display higher CBD levels and combine several cannabinoids:
CBD
CBG
CBN (like on your Sparkling CBN)
Always with THC ≤ 0.3% .
This is not a percentage-based competition:
A product that sounds "strong" on paper but doesn't appeal to you in taste or texture will never be a good choice. It's better to choose a product that you enjoy taking out, smelling, and handling.
Important: CBD products are not medicines. They are not intended to treat or cure any disease.
4. Preservation and practicality
CBD Flowers
They keep well in an airtight jar, away from light and heat.
You can quickly see if they are drying out too much or if they are still nice and resinous.
Very easy to measure (to the gram) and to use on a daily basis.
CBD Resins
They also like airtight containers, to prevent them from drying out too much or sticking everywhere.
Some are very crumbly (Yellow, Foamy), others rather oily (3x Filtered).
We cut it into small pieces, crumble it, and measure it "by eye".
If you want something very simple to handle , the flower still has a slight advantage.
If you enjoy working with materials, resins are great.
5. So, CBD flowers or CBD resins: how to choose?
In summary:
Choose CBD flowers instead if:
Are you a beginner or do you want something simple?
You like to clearly recognize aromas (fruity, diesel, creamy…),
You attach importance to the visual appearance of the buds.
Opt for CBD resins if:
Do you like hash textures (foamy, crumbly, oily…)?
You are looking for deeper, resinous profiles, sometimes richer in cannabinoids (CBG, CBN…),
You already have some experience with this type of product.
The best approach is often to test both :
a few flowers with different profiles + 1 or 2 resins (for example a clean 3x Filtered and something like The Yellow or Sparkling CBN) to make your own idea.
At Cloud Store, we offer discovery packs and a short selection of flowers and resins to avoid getting lost in 50 useless references.
You can start there, note down what you prefer, then come back to your real favorites.