Strain experience guide

Dantes Inferno

Also known as D Inferno, Dante'z Inferno

Dante's Inferno is a 70% indica hybrid from Clearwater Genetics and Tiki Madman, bred from Oreoz and Devil Driver. Caryophyllene leads a sweet, creamy aroma of berry, vanilla and cocoa with a spicy diesel finish. The high starts euphoric and uplifted, then settles into deep relaxation and sleepiness. It won 1st Place Indica at Spannabis 2024 and is a strong pick for evenings. Read more Show less

Quick Hits

What kind of high is Dantes Inferno?

An indica-dominant hybrid reported as relaxed, euphoric and focused. Picked for sleep & bedtime and evening wind down in the evening. The profile features fruity berry flavor, creamy berry aroma and caryophyllene as the lead terpene.

High Family
Relieving High
Therapeutic Pain Relief
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene
Smells Spicy, peppery, woody
  • Limonene Citrus, lemon, orange
  • Myrcene Earthy, musky, fruity

Listed as reported — no measured order on file for this strain.

How It Feels
Relaxed
  • Euphoric
  • Focused
Best For
Smells Like
Creamy berry
  • Sweet
Tastes Like
Fruity berry
  • Sweet
  • Best Time Evening
  • Era 2020
  • Rarity Common

Genetics Indica-Dominant Hybrid A guide to lineage, not a reliable predictor of the high.

Potency Check the label, not the strain Varies by batch, grower and harvest — check the label on the product you are buying. Scan your label → Reported ranges →

Heads up Reported: dry mouth and dry eyes. Responses vary — start low, go slow. Review safety →

Worth knowing

The details that shape the experience

This strain has its own song — hit play, read along, and chill out.

Dantes Inferno Soundtrack

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The memorable details

  1. Won 1st Place Indica at Spannabis Champions Cup BCN 2024
  2. Caryophyllene leads a sweet, creamy vanilla-berry aroma with a spicy diesel edge
  3. Reported 27–29% THC, a heavyweight best suited to experienced consumers
  4. Euphoric, talkative start that melts into deep, sleepy relaxation
Explore the full profile Complete experience record Relaxed · Euphoric · Focused

Mind, body, and energy

Relaxed Euphoric Focused

Best enjoyed during evening

Wind down and relax

Activities people choose it for

Therapeutic reports

Mental Effects

45 %
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    Stress Relief

    Eases chronic stress and mental tension

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    Anxiety Relief

    Calms anxious feelings and promotes relaxation

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    Sleep Support

    Helps with insomnia and sleep onset issues

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    Mood Elevation

    Eases depression and mood swings with euphoria

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    Fatigue Relief

    May ease chronic fatigue and restlessness

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Stress Relief Pain Relief

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Body Effects

55 %
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    Pain Management

    Reduces chronic pain and physical discomfort

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    Muscle Tension Relief

    Eases muscle soreness and tension

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    Appetite Stimulation

    Encourages appetite in cases of appetite loss

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    Inflammation Reduction

    May help reduce inflammation

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    Headache and Migraine Relief

    May ease headaches and migraines

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    Nausea Relief

    May ease nausea including chemotherapy-related symptoms

Medical Disclaimer: This information is AI-generated based on available research and user reports, provided for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes. Do not use cannabis if pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects and safer use

Side effects vary by individual. Start low, go slow. Consult a healthcare professional with concerns.

Dry Mouth
Dry Eyes
Dizziness
Grogginess

These are commonly reported effects. Individual experiences may vary based on dosage, tolerance, and consumption method.

Keep listening Music neighborhood Follow Dantes Inferno into Relieving High music

Sound neighborhood

Follow Dantes Inferno into Relieving High music.

TIWIH classifies this strain within the Relieving High chemistry pattern. Separately, our editorial music map associates the same family with these sounds. It is a creative bridge—not a prediction or artist endorsement.

Open the jar

Aroma, flavor, and chemistry

Look closer Full sensory specimen Sweet · Creamy · Berry

Aroma and flavor

Aromas

Sweet
Creamy
Berry

Flavors

Sweet
Berry
Fruity

Terpene profile

Appearance

Color Palette

deep forest green
lime green
frosty white
orange pistils
amber trichomes

Texture

Dense, indica-leaning buds with a sticky, resinous feel, in keeping with the strain's high-THC profile.

Crystal Density

high

Heavy frost coating

Batch context Complete cannabinoid record THC 27-29% · Type I chemovar

There’s more to a strain than THC%.

THC percentage is a property of the product in your hand, not of the strain. It shifts with the batch, the grower, the harvest, and how the flower was cured and stored — the same strain can test several points apart from two different jars.

Treat the ranges below as market context for what to expect on a shelf — then read the actual label on the product you are buying, and use the terpene profile to judge how it will feel.

Type I THC-Dominant

High THC (>15%), low CBD (<1%) - Most common recreational strains

Reported THC Range
27-29%
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Professor High interprets the pattern

Okay, this is the caryophyllene speaking. My first exhale left a peppery warmth on my tongue, wrapped in creamy vanilla and berry, and a faint diesel echo is still hanging around. The first wave landed in my head as a bright, happy euphoria. My thoughts sped up and got talkative, and for a few minutes I felt surprisingly focused. That's the 30% sativa doing its job before the indica majority clocks in.

Now the shift is unmistakable. A heavy, velvety calm is pouring down through my shoulders and settling into my limbs like warm sand. At 27–29% THC, this isn't subtle chemistry. My whole body has gone melted and unhurried, and the couch suddenly feels like a scientific necessity. The mood stays sunny, but the energy is draining toward sleep. It's like watching a fire burn down to glowing embers: still warm, still beautiful, but clearly headed for rest. I'm not planning anything ambitious tonight.

Read this as an interpretation of the profile—not clinical advice, a product rating, or a guarantee.

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The helpful detail

Dante's Inferno: An Award-Winning Evening Heavyweight

Dante's Inferno is a 70% indica / 30% sativa hybrid from Clearwater Genetics and Tiki Madman, created around 2020. It is a Type I chemovar, meaning THC-dominant, with reported THC of 27–29% and CBD of 0–1%. That places it among the stronger strains on most dispensary shelves. You may also see it listed as D Inferno or Dante'z Inferno.

🧬 Genetic Heritage & Lineage

Dante's Inferno is a cross of Oreoz and Devil Driver. A few sources list the Oreoz parent as Oreoz 2.0. Clearwater Genetics is also the primary seed source, and the strain is now commonly available.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

In only a few years, Dante's Inferno has collected notable accolades:

  • 1st Place Indica at the Spannabis Champions Cup BCN 2024
  • Best Flower at the NuWu Cup 2025
  • Featured Entry at the High 95 Cup
  • Leafly top strain pick for September 2026

👃 Terpene Profile & Aromatics

The terpene data is anecdotal, with no lab percentages available. Most sources agree that caryophyllene leads:

  • Caryophyllene: peppery spice and the main source of the strain's warmth. It binds CB2 receptors, which are linked to body comfort.
  • Limonene: a bright citrus note associated with mood lift.
  • Myrcene: earthy depth associated with physical relaxation and sedation.
  • Linalool: a gentle floral calm that can support winding down.
  • Supporting terpenes: humulene, pinene, ocimene, nerolidol and valencene.

On the nose, expect a sweet, creamy base with layers of vanilla, berry, cocoa, spice, earth and a streak of diesel. A hint of citrus sits on top.

👅 Flavor Experience

The smoke leans dessert-like but keeps an edge:

  • Sweet berry and strawberry up front
  • Creamy vanilla and cocoa through the middle
  • Spicy, earthy diesel on the exhale, most likely driven by caryophyllene

🎯 Effects & Experience

Reported effects span both ends of the hybrid spectrum:

  • Relaxed: the most frequently reported effect
  • Euphoric and happy: a warm mood lift
  • Uplifted, focused, talkative and creative: the sativa side, most noticeable early on
  • Sleepy: the indica side, which tends to take over as the session goes on

With THC this high, dose shapes the ride. Smaller amounts can feel social and clear. Larger amounts push you toward the couch and, eventually, the pillow.

🎮 Use Cases & Activities

Dante's Inferno is best suited to the evening:

  • Winding down after a long day
  • Movies, music and relaxed conversation
  • A satisfying meal
  • Bedtime routines, where its sleepy finish helps

💚 Medical & Therapeutic Potential

Consumer reports suggest Dante's Inferno may help with:

  • Sleep difficulties: insomnia and trouble falling asleep
  • Stress and anxiety: calming, tension-easing effects
  • Pain: caryophyllene's CB2 activity may add to body comfort
  • Muscle tension, appetite loss, headaches and nausea: reported less often

These reports are anecdotal. Talk with a healthcare provider before using cannabis for any condition.

⚠️ Consumer Considerations

This is not a beginner-friendly strain. With 27–29% THC, newer consumers should start with a very small amount. Commonly reported side effects include:

  • Dry mouth
  • Dry eyes
  • Dizziness, especially at higher doses
Practical guide How people use it Vaping · Smoking · Edibles

Recommended Methods

Vaping
Smoking
Edibles
Tinctures
Where it comes from Origins and lineage Oreoz × Devil Driver · bred by Clearwater Genetics and Tiki Madman

Dante's Inferno is a cross of Oreoz (also cited as Oreoz 2.0) and Devil Driver, bred by Clearwater Genetics and Tiki Madman.

Genetics

Oreoz × Devil Driver

Origin Timeline

First cultivated in 2020

Breeder

Clearwater Genetics and Tiki Madman

Seed Bank

Clearwater Genetics

On the record Awards and recognition 4 awards & mentions

Competition Wins

Best Flower — NuWu Cup 2025
NuWu Cup • 2025

Best Flower

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1st Place Indica — Spannabis Champions Cup BCN 2024
Spannabis Champions Cup • 2024

Indica

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Notable Mentions

September 2026 top strain pick
Leafly • 2026

Top strain pick

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Featured Entry — High 95 Cup
High 95 Cup

Featured Entry

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Evidence and limits

Research notes

This profile assembles public facts in original language, links its supporting sources, and keeps gaps or disagreements visible. It is research provenance—not product or lab certification.

Linked sources
20
Sourced sections
9
Claims under review
92
Profile updated
Sep 30, 2026
Research Edition

Current profile edition

Updated September 30, 2026 · 9 profile areas with section-level sourcing
Researched profile

This edition records This Is Why I'm High’s synthesis of published information about Dantes Inferno. It describes source-supported patterns and uncertainty; it does not certify genetics, potency, safety, or any product batch.

Profile sources
20
Research evidence confidence
68%
Edition date
September 30, 2026

Evidence confidence summarizes source coverage and consistency for this profile synthesis. It is not a product rating, potency score, or guarantee about any batch.

Source coverage in this edition

  • Classification 18 sources
  • Lineage 19 sources
  • Cannabinoids 13 sources
  • Terpenes 7 sources
  • Reported effects 15 sources
  • Aromas 15 sources
  • Flavors 15 sources
  • Reported medical uses 9 sources
  • Awards 2 sources

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Material changes are recorded as new editions using factual categories and source metadata. Source article prose and reviews are not copied into the history.

Research context What published research says Peer-reviewed studies, terpene science & safety guidance

What does the research say about Dantes Inferno?

Dantes Inferno is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 29.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Caryophyllene and Limonene. This page currently has good data confidence. Below are profile sources when available plus authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.

Educational resources only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for health decisions.

Power-user detail Open sources and methodology 20 linked sources with section-level provenance

Research Methodology

How we compiled this strain profile

68%
Data Confidence

This strain profile was compiled from 20 published sources covering 'Dantes Inferno'. Our research pipeline cross-references these sources and reports how strongly they agree — see the confidence breakdown below.

Data Quality by Section

Terpenes Medium (7 sources)
Effects Low (15 sources)
Lineage High (19 sources)
Medical Low (9 sources)
Aromas Low (15 sources)
Cannabinoids Low (13 sources)
Last updated: September 30, 2026

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