About Temptation
Temptation is a powerhouse indica bred from two of the most sought-after parents in modern cannabis: Ice Cream Cake and Jealousy. The result is a strain that took the California market by storm, earning the #1 spot on Kushfly's 2026 Most Popular Strains of California list. The buds are semi-fluffy with striking purple hues and a dense coating of resin glands. The aroma is a masterclass in contrast — sweet, creamy vanilla and nutty notes on the front, giving way to a sharp kick of diesel and earthy undertones on the backend. The flavor profile mirrors the nose with a rich, layered experience of sweet cream, gas, and earth. Effects are immediate and deeply calming: a relaxing body buzz sets in quickly without clouding the mind, followed by a progressive full-body relaxation that makes it an ideal nighttime strain. Temptation is particularly effective for stress, insomnia, and chronic pain relief.
Flavor Profile
History
Temptation was bred by crossing the wildly popular Ice Cream Cake (itself a cross of Wedding Cake and Gelato #33) with Jealousy (a Compound Genetics creation crossing Sherb Bx with Gelato 41). The strain was an instant hit in the California market, earning the #1 ranking on Kushfly's 2026 list of the most popular California weed strains. Its appeal lies in its perfect balance of familiar dessert terpenes (creamy, sweet, vanilla) with a sharp diesel edge that prevents it from blending into the sea of candy-flavored hybrids. At 31.6% THC, Temptation also delivers the potency that experienced consumers demand, making it equally popular among flavor-chasers and those seeking serious effects.
Notable breeders: California breeders (unknown)
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Ice Cream Cake (Wedding Cake x Gelato #33) x Jealousy (Sherb Bx x Gelato 41)
Genetic Families
Temptation is part of the following genetic families:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of Temptation?
Temptation has a genetic lineage of Ice Cream Cake x Jealousy. Ice Cream Cake (Wedding Cake x Gelato #33) x Jealousy (Sherb Bx x Gelato 41)
What is the THC content of Temptation?
Temptation typically tests at 28-32% THC with Low CBD.
What does Temptation smell and taste like?
Temptation has a Sweet cream, vanilla, nutty dough, sharp diesel, earthy, gas, berry aroma profile, with flavors described as Creamy vanilla, sweet dough, diesel, earthy, gassy finish.
What are the effects of Temptation?
Users report Deeply relaxing, euphoric, sleepy, stress-relieving, body-melting, pain-relieving, calming. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
How long does Temptation take to flower?
Temptation has a flowering time of approximately 8-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the history of Temptation?
Temptation was bred by crossing the wildly popular Ice Cream Cake (itself a cross of Wedding Cake and Gelato #33) with Jealousy (a Compound Genetics creation crossing Sherb Bx with Gelato 41). The strain was an instant hit in the California market, earning the #1 ranking on Kushfly's 2026 list of the most popular California weed strains. Its appeal lies in its perfect balance of familiar dessert terpenes (creamy, sweet, vanilla) with a sharp diesel edge that prevents it from blending into the sea of candy-flavored hybrids. At 31.6% THC, Temptation also delivers the potency that experienced consumers demand, making it equally popular among flavor-chasers and those seeking serious effects.
Medical Applications
Temptation is commonly associated with: