I noticed the same thing with linalool—it hits totally different when it's in flower with high myrcene too. I came across a cbd review that mentioned certain terpene combos boosting mood effects way more than isolated CBD ever did. Made me rethink how I look at strains and not just the dominant...
I've noticed linalool really helps me wind down, especially paired with a high-CBD strain—makes a difference in how relaxed I feel compared to using THC alone.