Flower Standouts: The Top Trending Cannabis Strains of the Past Year vs. September 2025
Over the past year, certain flower products have dominated Canadian cannabis retail, but September 2025 reveals fresh trends and competitive shifts. Here’s an updated, refined analysis of how the top 10 trending flower products over the past year compare against those in September 2025, focusing on product name, brand, trend score, sentiment scale, and review count.
September 2025: Comparing Trend Scores
Country Club by Woody Nelson sits at the top for September 2025, achieving a trend score of 1,527. Its closest competitor, Gas Face by Sixty Seven Sins, scored 1,396. This means Country Club outpaced Gas Face by about 9.4%. This gap is far smaller than the gap from the yearly tally, where Country Club had more than triple the trend score of its next closest competitor, highlighting increased competition and tighter clustering at the top in September.
Sentiment Scale Analysis: September Highs and Lows
- The highest sentiment scale averages in September 2025 belong to Blue Pavé (BLKMKT), Facetz (Rocket Factory), Bubba Pink (Simply Bare), and Luv Affair (Simply Bare), each posting scores of 9 or 10, though these were based on very few reviews.
- At the lower end, Permanent Marker (Northern Canna) and Crunch Berries (Sweetgrass Organic) posted the lowest sentiment values, with scores of 4 and 6 respectively.
- Products like Gas Face by Sixty Seven Sins showed a strong trend score but only moderate sentiment at 6.43, suggesting interest did not always equal satisfaction.
Yearly vs. September 2025 Top Performers
Here's a side-by-side of the recurring top brands and newcomers:
| Rank | All-Time (Since Sept 2024) | Trend Score | Sentiment | Reviews | September 2025 | Trend Score | Sentiment | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country Club / Woody Nelson | 33,002 | 8.48 | 32 | Country Club / Woody Nelson | 1,527 | 8.88 | 3 |
| 2 | LA Kush Cake / 1964 | 9,957 | 8.73 | 12 | Gas Face / Sixty Seven Sins | 1,396 | 6.43 | 3 |
| 3 | Gary Satan / Sixty Seven Sins | 9,458 | 8.11 | 16 | Crunch Berries / Sweetgrass Organic | 1,326 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 | Gas Face / Sixty Seven Sins | 8,716 | 8.35 | 23 | Neon Sunshine / Tribal | 1,288 | 8.76 | 3 |
| 5 | Fishy Finger / Sixty Seven Sins | 8,549 | 8.46 | 16 | Stinky Pinky / 1964 | 1,120 | 7.44 | 5 |
| 6 | Neon Sunshine / Tribal | 7,143 | 8.71 | 13 | Gary Satan / Sixty Seven Sins | 1,108 | 8.98 | 2 |
| 7 | Ya Hemi / BLKMKT | 6,825 | 8.96 | 14 | Noir Diamant / BLKMKT | 1,107 | 9 | 1 |
| 8 | Pink Kush / Woody Nelson | 6,619 | 7.24 | 13 | Fishy Finger / Sixty Seven Sins | 1,092 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 | Neon Lambo / Pure SunFarms | 6,511 | 8.12 | 12 | Porto Leche / Tenzo | 882 | 8 | 2 |
| 10 | Stinky Pinky / 1964 | 6,495 | 8.56 | 10 | Espresso Gelato / Tenzo | 825 | 8.48 | 2 |
New Names and Shifting Themes
September saw Crunch Berries (Sweetgrass Organic), Porto Leche (Tenzo), and several BLKMKT strains enter the top ranks, reflecting a dynamic market where new releases quickly capture attention. Fraser Valley is also featured but is not classified as a premium brand. The top positions show ongoing interest in both established and fresh names.
Brand Loyalty and Consistency
There is clear evidence of strong brand loyalty, with Sixty Seven Sins and 1964 repeatedly placing multiple products in the top 10 for both long-term and monthly charts. Their continued presence signals robust fan bases and effective product launches sustained across months.
Review Count and Sentiment Insights
- Market leaders for overall popularity, such as Woody Nelson’s Country Club and Sixty Seven Sins’ Gas Face, retain high review counts along with respectable sentiment averages, demonstrating broad appeal and consistent customer satisfaction.
- In September 2025, most products received far fewer reviews, making their sentiment scores more volatile and less indicative of long-term perceptions.
- Products with many reviews typically have slightly lower average sentiment, supporting the idea that broader feedback introduces more varied opinions. Notably, Country Club achieves high sentiment despite high review counts.
Overlap and Unique Monthly Trends
Some products—especially Woody Nelson’s Country Club, Gas Face, and Gary Satan—remain popular year-round and again in September 2025. But many monthly leaders are new, suggesting short-term popularity surges and the ongoing introduction of new brands and strains.
Final Take
While legacy favorites continue to score well in both overall and monthly charts, September brought in several fresh names. The difference in trend scores was much smaller in September than the year prior, indicating increased competition and shifting consumer attention. Brand loyalty is a consistent theme, particularly for repeat performers like Sixty Seven Sins and 1964, whose products maintain top spots over multiple periods. Sentiment varies by review count, and while broader feedback can dilute averages, the strongest products sustain satisfaction even as they accumulate more reviews.
Every month is indeed unique, yet the foundation of market leaders and loyal customers endures—driving ongoing trends and shaping future preferences.
