Are you considering transitioning to weed vaping, but do you wonder whether it smells? As most people know, smoking a joint produces a distinctive, intense, and protruding smell that cannot be ignored.
Whether you are smoking an oil pen, a weed vaporizer, or a weed pen, it will emit a specific herbal scent. For some people, it is bearable, but for others, it is not particularly pleasant. Therefore, the answer to the first question is -yes!
However, the smell is not quite the same as that of a joint, and most importantly, it does not last as long. Furthermore, with these vaping pens or dry herb vaporizers, you do not have to worry about the pen’s smell clinging to your clothes and hair.
So, let’s check out why these vaporizers and pens produce odor, how to mask them, and which vaping methods produce the least smell!
Does Vaping Weed Has “Skunk” Smell?
Generally, the smell of weed is often compared to that of a skunk due to its woody, herbal, and earthy scent. Also, there are a number of different weed strains, such as Purple Kush or Acapulco Gold, that can also have lemon, fire, or pine undertones.
On the other hand, the smell emitting from vape pens is different because of the pen’s mechanism and constituents. For example, vape carts keep most of the vapor in the device and your mouth.
However, the scent and mist will temporarily permeate the room when you exhale. In addition, these pens, vapes, and carts have cartridges with varying compositions or content; they usually contain cannabinoids, terpenes, thinning agents, and flavoring additives.
Regarding the weed vape’s scent, the terpenes are the main culprits. So, what is a terpene? Terpene is a chemical compound that naturally occurs in plants and animals, which explains the comparison between the weed smell and the one of the skunk.
These terpenes ‘dictate’ the smell and flavor of certain weed strains, which differentiates them from others.
How Does A Vape Mechanism Work?
The smell of the oil pen or cart is connected with the mechanism of the cart, or in other words- the mechanism explains why these vapes have to have the smell. When smoking a joint, you light it or heat it, and it starts emitting the scent.
Although you do not need a lighter when using these pens, the mechanism of the vape pen still involves a heating process; these pens work by heating cannabinoids or terpenes into vapor.
As mentioned, every oil pent or cart has a compartment or cartridge with terpenes, cannabinoids, and other components. The vape atomizer heats the components and transforms the oil or concentrate into vapor.
Then, the vapor rises in the device, allowing it to be inhaled through the mouthpiece.
The heating method or process is essential because it will influence the pungency of the vaporizer or cart’s mist.
Generally, cannabinoids vaporize at 274°F, while the combustion starts at around 446°F. The vaporizers also use lithium-ion batteries that you can recharge.
Comparing Odors: Joint vs. Vaporizer
Let’s say you want to switch from smoking joints to vaping weed pens. One of the most commonly asked questions is whether the vape’s mist has the same zing as a joint.
The answer is no! If you previously smoked joints, you probably know that the smell tends to permeate the room and linger for at least an hour. For most people, including weed consumers, this may not be ideal, which is one of the reasons they want to transition to vape.
Furthermore, neutralizing the smell is not easy, as most air fresheners mask it rather than balance it, creating an even more foul scent.
The smell typically dissipates within 10-15 minutes with oil carts, so you do not have to worry about it clinging to your furniture or clothes.
Methods of Vaping
As noted, there are different ways to consume weed, in an oil pen, vaporizers, edibles, and others. Now, let’s check out which methods produce the least smell and the most, so you can know which to avoid!
1. What is a Convection Dry Herb Vaporizer?
If you are new to vaping, you are probably confused by all these vaping products that sound very similar and do the same thing, but somehow, it is not the same. So, what is a convection dry herb vaporizer?
As mentioned, the joint is in a league of its own, and for avid smokers, nothing can truly replace it. However, convection vaporizers are considered an adequate replacement and one of the best vaping devices for dry herbs.
Like most of these vaporizers, they are easy to carry and use; you can put the vaporizer in your bag or even your pocket. The biggest plus is the fact that you do not have to take rolling papers, a grinder, weed, and a lighter, to be able to indulge in smoking.
However, the smell emitting from the convection dry herb vaporizer is often fragrant and dunk. As noted, the scent is directly connected with the heating method or process, and even though convection heating is at a lower temperature, the smell is still there.
The convection method is often perceived as superior to conduction for a number of reasons.
2. What is a Conduction Herb Vaporizer?
The conduction herb vaporizer is a vaping device with a different heating method than the convection dry herb vaporizer. These devices operate at higher temperatures, meaning they will produce a lot of pungent odor and vapor.
The more mist or ‘smoke’ it creates, the more smell will permeate the space. In addition, the conduction vaporizers have a mechanism that requires contact between the herb within the device and the heating element to burn it and transform it into vapor.
As it burns, the herb emits and produces smoke consisting of volatile organic compounds, which will, without a doubt, cling to everything in your room.
If you want to switch from the usual smoking method to a vaporizer due to its smell, we suggest you skip the conduction her vaporizer because the scent is strong. It is not surprising to see other vape consumers complaining about the smell of a conduction herb vaporizer.
Conduction Herb Vaporizer vs. Convection Herb Vaporizer
The main difference is the heating method-the conduction heating requires direct contact between the heating and the herb material. In contrast, the two are separated with the convection herb vaporizers, and the herb is heated through a fan pushing hot air to the THC material.
Suppose you are having trouble choosing between the two. In that case, convection is far more convenient and better because, in addition to creating less smell, it does not waste product and allows the users to access the terpenes without destroying them.
What about Weed Oil?
If you want to smoke or vape week undetected, weed oil is the best choice. Generally, oil vape pens and vaping cartridge devices are great ways to ‘smoke’ weed without letting everyone in the room know that you are consuming THC or CBD.
Considering that you choose how big of a puff you will take, that way, you can dictate the amount of mist in the room. However, keep in mind that these weed oil pens still produce odor. It may not be strong and long-lasting, but it is still there.
Compared to the traditional method of consuming weed, this option is far better and emits much less smoke and odor.
Is the Weed Wax or Dab Pen A Good Choice?
If you want to avoid the usual smells of weed, weed wax might be a good choice. Weed wax is a highly concentrated form of weed that is much more potent and has a way of consistency, hence the name. The odor of weed wax is not the same as with other vaporizers.
The smell is very herbal and woody, and some people do not enjoy being engulfed in the scent, but on the positive side, people around you might not be aware that you are smoking weed.
However, weed wax or dab pens are expensive, which is one of the reasons people go with regular vape pens.
What About the Dangers of Vaping?
As we all know, smoking is generally bad for your health because it can cause cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other major illnesses. Therefore, many wonder whether vaping is safer with fewer or no health consequences.
The truth is that inhaling any type of smoke or vapor, in the long run, is going to have some consequences, but it depends on several factors. For example, vaping can be highly detrimental to young people because it can impact their memory, attention, and learning.
Teenage and adolescence are critical periods during which significant brain development happens, and consuming various vaping products can change or negatively influence that development.
Conclusion
In simple words, regardless of the type of vaporizer or cart, it will still produce some mist and odor. However, different devices do not emit large amounts of smoke, such as the convection dry herb vaporizer.
In addition, there are steps that you can take to neutralize the scent or choose a better location to vape, so you do not bother other people around you if that is your primary concern. You can always install good ventilation and purchase scented candles or air fresheners to
Which vaping device is the best for you? Please can you share your opinion with us? If you have any comments or questions, do not hesitate to ask!
