The present invention provides a flavor and fragrance composition which
comprises, as the active ingredient, an optically active
(1S)-8-mercaptomenthone having an S-form/R-form mixing ratio for the
configuration at the 4-position in the range of from 65:35 to 95:5 by
weight, wherein the flavor and fragrance composition is for use in food
and beverage, fragrances and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or oral
compositions and the like; a product which is scented with the flavor and
fragrance composition; and a method for enhancing or modulating odor of
the flavor and fragrance composition by adding the optically active
(1S)-8-mercaptomenthone.