Fiji Sunset is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain bred from Grape Gasoline and Glazed Apricot Gelato, known for a fruity apricot and grape flavor with a gassy, cheesy edge. It was released by Compound Genetics in partnership with Good Day Farm. Leafly lists about 19% THC, and other listings run into the mid 20s.
Fiji Sunset Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid (about 50/50) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Grape Gasoline × Glazed Apricot Gelato |
| Breeder / origin | Compound Genetics with Good Day Farm |
| THC | 19–24% (typical lab range) |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool |
| Aroma and flavor | apricot, grape, gas, cheese, apple, vanilla |
| Reported effects | happy, euphoric, creative, relaxed |
| Best for | afternoon or evening use, social settings, experienced consumers |
Where Fiji Sunset Comes From
Fiji Sunset is a newer release credited to Compound Genetics and Good Day Farm. Leafly and Weedmaps both list the same parents, Grape Gasoline and Glazed Apricot Gelato, and both name the two companies as its source. Our Glazed Apricot Gelato page notes that Leafly lists Fiji Sunset among that strain’s children.
Compound Genetics is known for fruit-forward, gassy modern hybrids, and Fiji Sunset fits that pattern: it pairs the stone-fruit sweetness of Glazed Apricot Gelato with the grape and fuel of Grape Gasoline. Leafly describes it as a rare, exclusive strain, so it tends to appear as limited drops rather than a permanent menu item. It has also been sold under other brand names, including a Unicorn Tears release noted by Weedmaps reviewers.
Fiji Sunset Effects: What It Feels Like
Users describe a calm, happy high rather than a racy one. Leafly’s most common tags are happy, creative and euphoric, and its description adds relaxed. Weedmaps reviewers mention a euphoric lift with mental clarity paired with physical calm, which puts Fiji Sunset in the middle of the hybrid range: social and upbeat enough for an afternoon, mellow enough for the evening.
Leafly suggests it suits experienced consumers because of its THC, and some packaged batches have been reported much higher than the 19% Leafly lists. Start small, especially with a new brand or batch, and wait a while before having more.
Fiji Sunset Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Fruit leads. Leafly lists apricot, apple and grape as the top flavors, and its description adds sweet, earthy and even blue cheese notes. Weedmaps describes sweet, earthy grape and apricot over a gassy, sometimes cheesy undertone, and one reviewer picked up vanilla. Expect a sweet stone-fruit inhale with a funkier, fuel-tinged exhale.
Leafly’s terpene data lists caryophyllene, limonene and linalool, though its description names limonene as dominant, so the order may vary by batch. Caryophyllene gives the peppery, gassy depth, limonene the bright fruit, and linalool a soft floral note.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Linalool: floral and lavender-like
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Fiji Sunset
Leafly reviewers most often mention dry eyes, and dry mouth is common with any strain in this potency range. Higher doses can bring on the usual anxious edge, so pace yourself.
If you are new to Fiji Sunset, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Fiji Sunset for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often report reaching for Fiji Sunset during depression (29%), pain (23%) and stress (23%), and Weedmaps users mention stress and anxiety. These are personal reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Fiji Sunset
- Glazed Apricot Gelato: its stone-fruit parent
- Gelato: the dessert line behind its apricot parent
- Sunset Sherbet: a fruity, relaxed Cookies-family hybrid
- Gorilla Grapes: grape flavor with a gassy finish
- Tropicana Cookies: bright fruit with a happy lift
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Fiji Sunset
Dispensary menus change every week, and Fiji Sunset may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Lansing, browse Lansing dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Lake Life Farms and Canna Plug. In Seattle, browse Seattle dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Lux Pot Shop Belltown and Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis SoDo. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Fiji Sunset FAQ
Is Fiji Sunset indica or sativa?
It is a balanced hybrid, listed at about 50% indica and 50% sativa, though some retailers label it indica.
What is Fiji Sunset a cross of?
Grape Gasoline and Glazed Apricot Gelato.
Who bred Fiji Sunset?
Compound Genetics, in partnership with Good Day Farm.
What does Fiji Sunset taste like?
Apricot, apple and grape up front, with an earthy, gassy and slightly cheesy finish.
How strong is Fiji Sunset?
Leafly lists about 19% THC and GrowDiaries about 24%; some branded batches test higher.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
