Emerald Imports vs True Terpenes vs Terpene Belt Farms vs Abstrax

Last checked November 2, 2026

Emerald Imports, True Terpenes, Terpene Belt Farms and Abstrax sell terpenes, but they make different things. Lágrimas del Sol by Emerald Imports is 100% cannabis derived and named by real strain, in Live and Cured. Terpene Belt Farms sells hemp derived oils numbered by flavor. True Terpenes and Abstrax sell botanical and hemp lines, and most cost less per mL.

Side by side comparison

Emerald Imports: Lágrimas del Sol cannabis derived terpenes

• 100% cannabis derived terpenes (CDT), captured with solventless cryogenic aroma capture from Cannabis sativa L. flower grown in the terpene belt of Sonoma County, California.
• Strain specific: each profile is one named strain and harvest year, in two formats. Live comes from fresh flower straight from the field, never frozen. Cured comes from dried, cured flower.
• Lab tested by SC Labs for 39 terpene compounds, with 0.0% cannabinoids on a full panel COA. See our Lab Results.
• 3 mL from $51 (Cured) and $57 (Live), 25 mL sizes for larger batches, and the Discovery Trio: any 3 profiles in 3 mL for $139.
• Free US shipping on orders of $150 and up.
• Our terpene technology began at The Legion of Bloom, whose products earned 15 placements at the Emerald Cup, High Times Cannabis Cup, and SF Weekly Best Of between 2016 and 2021, including two first place wins.

A good fit if: you want the aroma of one specific cannabis strain, from the cannabis plant itself, in small sizes.

True Terpenes

• A large catalog: botanical strain profiles (Infused Strains), Cultivar Series strain profiles, Live Resin terpenes, flavors, modifiers and terpene isolates.
• Its Live Resin terpenes are extracted from hemp, according to its product pages (for example GG#4).
• Smallest sizes we found: Live Resin 2 mL for $35, Cultivar Series 5 mL for $35.
• Free US shipping on orders of $150 and up, and 20% off a first order with email signup.
• Publishes third party certifications and a COA and document finder on its site.

A good fit if: you want a very wide flavor range, terpene isolates, or large volumes at a lower price per mL.

Terpene Belt Farms

• Hemp derived terpene oils from fresh, never frozen flower grown in Byron, California, sold as single varietal essential oils.
• Oils are named by flavor family, number and harvest year (for example 2023 Citrus #143), not by strain. Each description lists the strains it is reminiscent of.
• Sizes from 1 gram on some oils and 5 mL on most (2023 Citrus #143: $40), up to 1 L.
• Sample kits from $65.

A good fit if: you want single varietal hemp oils chosen by flavor family, or larger volumes.

Abstrax

• Several lines: botanical terpene profiles described as plant based and strain specific, an organic live hemp line it describes as USDA organic certified, the Native Series, the Signature Series, flavored blends and isolates.
• Smallest size 2.3 mL: flavored blends for $20, organic live hemp profiles for $25 (for example Banana Mac).
• Free domestic shipping over $100, and a free sample application.

A good fit if: you want botanical strain flavors, dessert or candy flavors at a low price per mL, or a USDA organic hemp option.

Cannabis derived, hemp derived or botanical: what is the difference?

Cannabis derived terpenes come from the cannabis plant, Cannabis sativa L. Hemp is cannabis with low THC, so hemp derived terpenes are cannabis derived too. Botanical terpenes are built from other plants, like citrus, pine and lavender, and blended to resemble a strain. Read cannabis derived vs botanical terpenes for more.

Which should you choose?

• The aroma of one specific cannabis strain, from the plant itself: Lágrimas del Sol. Start with a 3 mL profile or the Discovery Trio.
• The lowest price per mL or very large volumes: compare bulk pricing at True Terpenes, Terpene Belt Farms and Abstrax.
• Flavors that are not cannabis strains, like dessert or candy: True Terpenes and Abstrax have large flavor catalogs.
• A USDA organic hemp option: the Abstrax organic live hemp line.

Whichever brand you pick, our terpene calculator works out how much to add.

Frequently asked questions

Are True Terpenes cannabis derived?

Some are. True Terpenes says its Live Resin terpenes are extracted from hemp, which is cannabis. It describes its Infused Strains as botanical strain profiles. Check each product page for the source.

Are Terpene Belt Farms terpenes cannabis derived?

Yes. Terpene Belt Farms describes its oils as hemp derived, from fresh, never frozen flower grown in California. Hemp is cannabis with low THC, so they are cannabis derived. They are named by flavor family and number, not by strain.

Are Abstrax terpenes cannabis derived?

Abstrax sells several lines. Its organic live hemp profiles come from hemp. Its botanical terpene profiles are made from other plants. Check each product page for the source.

Who sells strain specific cannabis derived terpenes in small sizes?

Lágrimas del Sol by Emerald Imports sells 100% cannabis derived terpenes named by real strain, in Live and Cured, from 3 mL ($51 Cured, $57 Live). True Terpenes sells Live Resin terpenes from hemp in 2 mL ($35).

Why does Lágrimas del Sol cost more per mL?

Each profile comes from one named cannabis strain grown in the terpene belt of Sonoma County, California. It is captured with solventless cryogenic aroma capture in small batches and lab tested by SC Labs for 39 terpene compounds.

How we checked: facts about other companies come from their own websites and product pages on November 2, 2026. Prices, sizes and product lines change, so check each site before you buy. True Terpenes, Terpene Belt Farms and Abstrax are trademarks of their owners, and Emerald Imports is not affiliated with them. See something out of date? Email info.emeraldimports@gmail.com and we will correct it.