Quick answer
The Tom Ford strain, also sold as Tom Ford Pink Kush, is an indica-dominant strain from British Columbia, usually described as about 80% indica. Leafly lists it as Pink Kush crossed with Death Bubba and puts THC around 23%. Expect earthy, woody and floral flavours and a heavy, relaxing body effect best kept for the evening.
Key takeaways
- Tom Ford is a BC indica in the Pink Kush family. Its exact parentage is disputed: Leafly says Pink Kush × Death Bubba, while AllBud only says “an unknown combination” of indica-dominant strains.
- Published THC figures sit between 23% and 25%, which is strong by any measure. Our own lot has no published lab result, so we don’t quote one.
- The dominant terpene listed by Leafly is myrcene. Reviewers mention earthy, woody, rose, honey and citrus notes.
- On the Bud Cargo menu today a full ounce of Tom Ford is $54, about $1.93 a gram, well under our $72 median ounce.
- “Pink Death” is listed as a Tom Ford alias on Leafly, but the Pink Death we sell is a different cross. Check the genetics, not just the name.
Last updated 4 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Tom Ford strain?
Tom Ford is an indica-dominant cannabis strain that comes out of British Columbia and belongs to the Pink Kush family. It is sold under several names, most often Tom Ford Pink Kush, TFPK or simply Tom Ford, and it has been a fixture of Canadian mail-order menus for years.
The name borrows the fashion designer’s as shorthand for “designer” bud. There is no connection to the designer or his brand. Leafly records that the original breeder is unknown, which is common for BC strains that circulated as clone-only cuts before anyone wrote down their history.
What does Tom Ford look like?
Expect small, dense, rounded buds in forest or neon green, with pink to orange pistils and a heavy frost of trichomes. Some cuts show purple undertones. Those pink hairs are the visual signature of the Pink Kush line.
Is Tom Ford an indica or a sativa?
Tom Ford is an indica, or more precisely an indica-dominant hybrid at roughly 80% indica and 20% sativa according to AllBud. Leafly classifies it simply as an indica. Either way, it is firmly on the relaxing, body-heavy end of the scale.
Keep in mind that indica and sativa labels are a rough guide rather than a genetic fact. A 2021 Dalhousie University study in Nature Plants genotyped more than 100 cannabis samples and found that indica-labelled and sativa-labelled samples were genetically indistinct across the genome; the labels tracked a handful of terpenes instead (Watts et al., 2021). Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains why the terpene profile tells you more than the label.
What are Tom Ford’s genetics?
The most widely quoted lineage is Pink Kush × Death Bubba, both well-known BC indicas. That is the parentage Leafly lists, and it is the version most Canadian dispensaries repeat. AllBud is more cautious and describes Tom Ford as an unknown combination of indica-dominant hybrid strains.
Because no breeder has ever published the cross, treat Pink Kush × Death Bubba as the likely story rather than a certainty. What every source agrees on is the Pink Kush influence, which you can read about in our Pink Kush strain guide.
| Trait | Leafly | AllBud |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Indica | Indica-dominant hybrid, 80% indica / 20% sativa |
| Lineage | Pink Kush × Death Bubba | Unknown combination of indica-dominant hybrids |
| THC | About 23% | 23% to 25% |
| Main terpene | Myrcene | Not listed |
| Flavour notes | Earthy, woody, apple, rose, tobacco | Citrus, honey, sour, sweet, woody |
| Reported effects | Sleepy, relaxed, hungry | Euphoric, happy, hungry, relaxed, sleepy |
| Origin | British Columbia, breeder unknown | Not stated |
How strong is the Tom Ford strain?
Tom Ford is a strong strain. Published figures put it at about 23% THC (Leafly) and 23% to 25% THC (AllBud), which places it in the top tier of flower potency. Reviewers on both sites describe it as fast-acting and not a beginner’s strain.
Potency varies from lot to lot and grower to grower, so treat database numbers as typical values, not a promise. We do not publish a lab-tested THC figure for the Tom Ford lot we stock right now, so we won’t quote one. If you are new to strong indicas, start with a puff or two and wait several minutes before deciding whether you want more. Our guide to reading THC percentages explains what the numbers mean in practice.
What does Tom Ford taste and smell like?
Tom Ford smells earthy and woody with a sweet floral edge. Leafly reviewers describe apple, rose, tea and tobacco notes; AllBud’s reviewers lean towards sweet honey and sour citrus over a base of wood and earth.
That spread is typical of a strain grown by many different producers. The constant is the earthy Kush base. Myrcene, the terpene Leafly lists as dominant, is also the most common terpene in cannabis and carries an earthy, musky, slightly fruity smell. For more on how terpenes shape aroma, see our cannabis terpenes guide.
What effects do people report from Tom Ford?
People most often report feeling sleepy, relaxed and hungry after Tom Ford. On Leafly those are the three top effects; reviewers also mention euphoria and happiness. AllBud’s reviewers describe a heavy “stoney” effect that starts in the head and settles into the body.
That profile makes Tom Ford an evening or end-of-week strain rather than something to smoke before work. The most commonly reported negatives are dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness, which are typical of strong flower. Effects vary from person to person, and nothing here should be read as a health claim.
Is Tom Ford good for beginners?
Not really. At 23% THC or more and with a sedating profile, it is better suited to people who already know their tolerance. A lighter option or a smaller amount is a more comfortable place to start.
Is Tom Ford the same as Pink Kush or Pink Death?
No. Tom Ford is a descendant of Pink Kush, not the same strain, and it is usually described as heavier and more sedating than its parent. Pink Kush itself is a separate, older BC indica.
Pink Death is where the names get confusing. Leafly lists Pink Death as one of Tom Ford’s aliases, but the Pink Death AAAA+ on our menu is labelled as Riot Seeds’ Death Star × Blood Rose, a completely different cross. When two products share a name, the listed genetics are the better guide.
How much does Tom Ford cost in Canada?
A full ounce of Tom Ford is $54 on the Bud Cargo menu today, which works out to about $1.93 a gram. That puts it among the cheaper ounces we stock: our 36 in-stock ounce deals run from $39 to $110, with a median of $72.
| Product | Format | Price | Per gram or mL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Ford, Oz Deal | 28 g flower | $54 | $1.93/g |
| So High Tom Ford cartridge | 1 mL 510 vape cart | $30 | $30/mL |
| Coastal Pink Kush AAAA+ (premium Pink Kush alternative) | 1 g to 28 g | $10 to $160 | $10/g down to $5.71/g |
| Pink Death AAAA+ (different genetics, see above) | 1 g to 28 g | $10 to $160 | $10/g down to $5.71/g |
An ounce is 28 g, which is under the 30 g of dried cannabis an adult may carry in public under section 8 of the Cannabis Act. Provinces set their own rules on age and where you can consume.
Where to buy Tom Ford online in Canada
The Tom Ford ounce deal is in stock at Bud Cargo at $54, and the So High Tom Ford cartridge is in stock at $30. For other budget ounces, browse our ounce deals, or see the cheap ounces under $100 list, sorted cheapest first.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to the rest of the country, and free on orders over $150. You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer. Stock moves quickly, so if Tom Ford has sold out, the ounce-deal page always shows what is available today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tom Ford an indica or sativa?
Tom Ford is an indica. AllBud describes it as an indica-dominant hybrid at about 80% indica and 20% sativa, and Leafly classifies it as an indica.
What strain is Pink Kush?
Pink Kush is an older indica-dominant strain from British Columbia, known for pink pistils and a sweet, earthy Kush smell. Tom Ford is widely described as a descendant of Pink Kush.
What are people saying about the Tom Ford Pink Kush strain?
Reviewers on Leafly and AllBud mostly describe it as strong, fast-acting and relaxing, with sleepy and hungry as the most common effects. Several say it is not a beginner’s strain. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the usual complaints.
How much THC is in Tom Ford?
Published figures are about 23% THC (Leafly) and 23% to 25% (AllBud). Potency varies by grower and lot; Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current Tom Ford lot.
What are Tom Ford’s parent strains?
Leafly lists Pink Kush crossed with Death Bubba. AllBud says the cross is an unknown combination of indica-dominant strains. The breeder has never been confirmed.
Is Tom Ford the same as Pink Death?
Leafly lists Pink Death as a Tom Ford alias, but not every product sold as Pink Death is Tom Ford. The Pink Death on the Bud Cargo menu is labelled as Death Star × Blood Rose, a different cross.
How much does an ounce of Tom Ford cost?
At Bud Cargo an ounce of Tom Ford is $54, about $1.93 a gram, as of 4 October 2026. Shipping is free on orders over $150.
Sources: Leafly, Tom Ford strain profile. AllBud, Tom Ford Pink Kush. Watts S, McElroy M, Migicovsky Z, et al. Cannabis labelling is associated with genetic variation in terpene synthase genes. Nature Plants, 2021. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 4 October 2026.
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