What Are CDT Terpenes? Fusion CDTs Explained
In the terpene industry, CDT means cannabis-derived terpenes: aroma compounds taken from the plant itself, usually from a named cultivar, to capture a complete strain-specific aroma. TERPLAX Fusion CDTs take a different route. They are built on hemp-derived terpenes and restored with natural botanical terpenes to a complete strain DNA profile.
What does CDT mean in the industry?
CDT is one of three source labels buyers see most often, alongside BDT (botanically derived terpenes) and HDT (hemp-derived terpenes). In general industry usage, CDT describes terpenes collected from the cannabis plant, often from a single named cultivar.
Buyers look for CDT when they want the deepest, most layered strain aroma. The trade-offs are well known: supply is limited and seasonal, batches can change with each harvest, and cost is usually the highest of the three. Rules on sourcing and shipping differ by market, so check the rules in your own market before choosing any material. Our guide to BDT vs HDT vs CDT terpenes compares all three.
How are TERPLAX Fusion CDTs built?
Fusion CDTs start with a base of hemp-derived terpenes (HDT). HDT is distilled from hemp plant material, so the terpenes arrive together in the ratios the plant produced. That gives a plant-true background that a blend of single compounds can lack.
Processing can reduce some of the lighter top notes, which leaves an HDT base less complete than the original plant. Our formulators then restore the profile with natural botanical terpenes (BDT) until it matches a complete strain DNA profile. Fusion CDT names end in DNA as a reference to that full target profile.
Fusion CDTs are developed in our lab in Thailand and produced in Shenzhen, China. Sales and export are handled from Guangzhou.
How do Fusion CDTs compare with Classic Strains?
Both series are strain profiles. The difference is the base material and what that means for depth, supply and price.
| Classic Strains (BDT) | Fusion CDTs | |
|---|---|---|
| Built from | Natural botanical terpenes | Hemp-derived terpenes restored with natural botanical terpenes |
| Aroma character | Clean, accurate strain recreation | Fuller strain character with a plant-true background |
| Availability | Steady | Premium and seasonal; availability may vary |
| Pricing | Approachable for volume products | Premium; pricing may vary |
| Sizes | 5 mL, 50 mL, 120 mL, 1 L; 5 L and 25 L by quote | 5 mL, 120 mL, 1 L |
| Sample pack | BDT sample pack, 7 × 5 mL | Fusion CDT sample pack, 7 × 5 mL |
Every profile in both series has a permanent four-digit catalog number, so reorders point to the same formula.
Why are Fusion CDTs seasonal?
The HDT base follows the crop. Its supply and character depend on harvest, so Fusion CDTs are a premium, seasonal series and availability and pricing may vary. Natural materials also vary slightly by season and origin. When a batch shifts, TERPLAX tells buyers and adjusts it to target.
If you plan a launch around a Fusion CDT, confirm availability with us before you lock in dates, and plan reorders early.
Which Fusion CDT profiles do buyers order most?
These are among the most-ordered profiles in the series:
- Gelato DNA: creamy and sweet.
- Granddaddy Purple (GDP) DNA: grape and floral.
- Wedding Cake DNA: vanilla and sweet.
- GG4 DNA: diesel and earthy.
- Royal Purple Kush DNA: grape and pine.
- Sour Diesel DNA, Super Lemon Haze DNA and AK-47 DNA.
When does a Fusion CDT make sense?
- Premium lines: when a fuller strain character matters more than the lowest unit cost.
- Signature strains: when one named strain carries a product and you want the most complete version of its aroma.
- Side-by-side choices: when you want to offer a standard and a premium version of the same strain.
Many strains exist in both series, such as OG Kush and OG Kush DNA, or Gelato and Gelato DNA. Our strain terpenes guide explains how to compare the two versions.
How should you test Fusion CDTs?
Order a Fusion CDT sample pack of 7 × 5 mL, random or your own choice, from USD 30. Test each profile at the same level in your own base and hardware, and test the matching Classic Strains version alongside it. The mixing calculator covers 0.5% to 20% of the final batch. Teams usually start at the low end and adjust after a test batch. For format-specific tips, see our vape cartridge guide.
FAQ
Are Fusion CDTs the same as CDT terpenes?
No. Fusion CDT is the TERPLAX name for a series built on hemp-derived terpenes (HDT) and restored with natural botanical terpenes (BDT) to a complete strain DNA profile.
What sizes do Fusion CDTs come in?
5 mL, 120 mL and 1 L bottles. Contact us if you need larger volumes.
Why can Fusion CDT availability and pricing change?
The series is premium and seasonal because its hemp-derived base follows the crop. Confirm stock and price with us before you plan a launch.
Can I sample Fusion CDTs before ordering?
Yes. The Fusion CDT sample pack holds 7 × 5 mL bottles, random or your own choice, from USD 30, and dispatches within 3 business days.
Do Fusion CDTs come with documents?
Yes. SDS, PDS and MDS documents are available for every profile, and the COA is an in-house reference document. See our guide to terpene documents.
Next steps
- Order a Fusion CDT sample pack.
- Plan a side-by-side test with the terpene mixing calculator.
- Contact us to check current Fusion CDT availability. We reply within 24 hours on business days.
TERPLAX support
Need help choosing profiles?
TERPLAX can help turn a product brief into a focused sample path for qualified B2B projects.
- Share your product format, target flavor signal, and launch timing.
- Ask for sample guidance, document support, or wholesale routing.
- Use the collection pages to compare nearby profiles before bulk scale.