trim off the edges and make sure you cure it. It will smell the same or better after a good cure. You gotta get that clorophyll outta it. Put the buds in a mason jar close the lid and everyday open the lid maybe twice to allow fresh air in(leave lid open for about 15 min) the longer you cure it the better it will be. So I have read. If I am wrong I am sure sumone will correct me.