Cold Cured, Candy Coated: The Frosé Genetics Story
Frosé Genetics emerged from Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, where its founder balanced CSUN classes with small-scale Prop 215 house grows, local delivery runs, and low-key trapping. After graduating, he managed a recreational dispensary from 2019 to 2021, where he met influential figures from Runtz, Doja Pak, and Wizard Trees. Those connections, combined with industry insight from working retail, fueled his decision to step away from the shop and build his own path in the cannabis space.
Art Before Algorithms
The first major release, Platinum Cherry Bomb, arrived in holographic sticker bags that caught immediate attention. Packaging and visual presentation became central to the brand’s identity. In 2024, Frosé Genetics pioneered PS5 game case packaging—an inventive move that went viral with 37 million views on X and sparked a packaging trend that rippled across the industry.
Candy That Kills
A 2022 trip to the East Coast reshaped the brand’s trajectory. By the end of that year, Frosé Genetics relocated to New Jersey to build relationships and source California-grown flower for East Coast brands. In late 2023, the founder returned to California but retained a New York office to keep operations flowing on both coasts.
Trap-Styled Luxury
In 2023, the Dulce launch was paired with collector’s sets—limited-run sweaters, ashtrays, and specialty items bundled into single-unit boxes. The 2024 Trapstation drop, packaged in PS5 cases, cemented Frosé Genetics’ reputation for disruptive presentation. In 2025, the Froyard Mansion release elevated the concept again, bundling eighths with custom chain-wallet pouches and offering quarter-pounds in handcrafted briefcases.
The Freezer Stays Stocked
Beyond flower, Frosé Genetics built loyalty through exclusive raffles, grinders, and limited-edition merchandise, making sure the brand rewarded genuine enthusiasts rather than clout chasers.
Dulce Vol. 2 & 3
In 2024, Candy That Kills Vol. 2 debuted on private menus, refined through partnerships with two state-of-the-art facilities. By 2025, Vol. 3 further elevated the curing process, securing cult-favorite status among connoisseurs.
Scaling the Right Way
The brand’s growth strategy emphasizes selectivity—expanding into carefully chosen Southern California recreational shops while preserving exclusivity for dedicated followers.
Cold Brand, Hot Terps
From Woodland Hills to New York City, Frosé Genetics transformed a frozen concept into a high-heat cannabis brand. The freezer may be open—but only to those who know where to find it.
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