Title of Invention

A FLAVOR AND/ OR FRAGRANCE COMPOSITION

Abstract

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLSOURE A fragrance composition having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance and a cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance by using a novel fixative. A compound represented by the following general formula (1) is incorporated in a fragrance composition or the foregoing products. The amount of the compound of the general formula (1) to be incorporated in the fragrance composition is preferably from 0.01 to 90% by weight. The amount of the compound of the general formula (1) to be incorporated directly in the foregoing products is preferably from 0.0001 to 2.0 times (by weight) the weight of the aroma coniposition and/or composition to be incorporated therein. In this arrangement, a fragrance composition or products having an enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance can be obtained without causing any safety problem on human being. wherein A represents H or OH group; B represents H or methyl group; and n represents an integer of from 0 to 2,

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The present invention relates to a flavor and/or fragrance composition for the enhancement of diffiisivity and long-lasting property of flavor and/or fragrance, a fragrance composition having an excellent difftisivity and long-lasting property and a cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical having an excellent diffiisivity and long-lasting property of fragrance comprising these ingredients. BACKGROUND ART In order to prepare an excellent fragrance composition by blending aroma materials or blend such a fragrance composition with various products, various fixatives have been hitherto used for the purpose of allowing the fragrance composition and various products to keep diffusivity of desired fragrance and adjusting the fragrance properties and long-lasting property of aroma materials. Known fixatives include various compounds such as dipropylene glycol, triethyl citrate, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate and diethyl phthalate. These compounds have heretofore been incorporated in fragrance compositions or various products. However, mere use of these fixatives is not sufficient for the adjustment of volatility and long-lasting property of aroma components and fragrance con^ositions. Some of these fixatives have safety problem. Thus, studies have been made to obtain fixatives having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance and causing no safety problem. As fixatives having these properties there have recently been proposed p-mentheme-3,8-diol (Japanese Patent Ho. 3,045,562), i-hydroxymethyl-cycloallcanol derivative While these references of prior art have reference to the results of long-lasting property test on fragrance compositions made organoleptically on blotter, there is no reference to the fixing effect in products (e.g., cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink, pharmaceutical) provided with a fragrance coinposition containing the foregoing compound as a fixative. It has thus been desired to develop and provide a novel fixative for the purpose of further improving fixing effects in fragrance compositions, expanding the variation of fixatives with respect to fragrance con^ositions or further enhancing diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance in products comprising various fragrance compositions incorporated therein. An object of the invention is to provide a method which can provide improved diffuaivity and long-lasting property of fragrance as con^ared with a method using conventional known fixatives and which enhance diffusivity ' and long'lasting property of fragrance without causing any safety problem, an agent for the enhancement of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of an aroma component and/or fragrance composition to be used in the method, a fragrance composition having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance comprising the agent incorporated therein, and products such as cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance comprising these ingredients. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The inventors made extensive studies of solution to the foregoing problems with the prior art. As a result, it was found that the incorporation of a compound represented by the following general formula (1) in a fragrance composition, the incorporation of a fragrance con^osition containing the compound of the general formula (1) in various products, or the incorporation of the compound of the general formula (1) together with a fragrance composition in various products during the preparation of these products makes it possible to obtain a fragrance 1-composition having a remarkably enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance or various products having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance. It was also found that products thus prepared have no safety problems. The present invention has thus been worked out. Accordingly the present invention provides a flavor and/or fragrance composition which comprises: (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compound represented by the general formula (1) and compound represented by the general formula (2) wherein A represents H or an OH group; B represents H or a methyl group; and n represents an integer of from 0 to 2, and (ii) an aroma or a fragrance component, which has at least one note selected from the group consisting of floral, citrus, fruity, green, mint, herb and ■ marine. wherein the quantity ratio of the compound (i) and the compound (ii) is from 0.01 : 99.1 to 10:90by weight based on the total composition. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The term "fi-agrance" as used herein includes flavors and the term "fragrF"ce composition" as used herein means a mixture of aroma components and includes flavor compositions. Accordingly, the term "fragrance" is synonymous with "flavor and/or fragrance" and the term "fragrance composition" is synonymous with "flavor and/or fragrance composition. As mentioned above, a compound represented by the foregoing general formula (1) is used in the method for the enhancement of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance according to the invention, the agent for the enhancement of dlffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of an aroma component and/or fragrance composition according to the invention, the fragrance composition having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance according to the invention, and the cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance con^rising these ingredients according to the invention. Examples of the compound represented by the general formula (1) include 2-(menthoxy)ethane-l-ol, 1-(menthoxy)propane-2-ol, 3-(menthoxy)propane-l-ol, 3-{menthoxy)propane-l,2-diol, 2-methyl-3-(menthoxy)propane-l,2-diol, and 4-(menthoxy)butane-1-ol. A compound represented by the foregoing general formula. (2) is preferably used as the compound represented by the general formula (1) to be used in the method for the enhancement of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance according to the invention, the agent for the enhancement of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of an aroma component and/or fragrance composition according to the invention, the fragrance composition having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance according to the invention and the cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance comprising these ingredients according to the invention. Examples of the compound represented by the general formula (2) include 2-(l-menthoxy)ethane-l-ol, 1-(l-menthoxy)propane-2-ol, 3-( These compounds may be used singly or in combination of two or more thereof. These compounds are colorless substantially odorless oil-based materials and have an extremely high compatibility with ordinary fragrance con^ositions. Particularly preferred among these compounds ar^ 3-(menthoxy)propane-1,2-diol and 3-( composition during the preparation thereof, the diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of the fragrance can be in^roved even if the compound represented by the general formula The compound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) to be used in the invention is a known compound. The synthesis of the compound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) can be accomplished by utilizing any method disclosed in iTP-B-61-48813, British Patent 1,315,626, JP-A-9-217083, etc., which is incorporated by reference herein. In the invention, the amount of the confound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) to be incorporated in a fragrance composition or product and the method for applying the confound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) to the fragrance composition or product may be optimized depending on the kind and purpose of the fragrance or product in which the confound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) is incorporated. Particularly preferred exan^les of notes of the fragrance con^osition to which the agent for the enhancement of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of an aroma component and/or fragrance composition of the invention is applied include those having at least one note selected from the group consisting of floral, citrus, fruity, green, mint, herb, and marine (e.g., floral citrus green). Preferred notes include floral, citrus and fruity. Particularly preferred exan^les of floral notes include rose, muguet, lavender, lilac, carnation, and freesia notes. The amount of the compound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) to be incorporated as an agent for the enhancement of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of an aroma component and/or fragrance composition when used in a fragrance composition is preferably from 0.01 % by weight to 90% by weight, more preferably from 1% by weight to 50% by weight based on the total weight of the fragrance composition. The amount of the fragrance c On the other hand, the amount of the compound represented by the general formula (1) or (2) to be incorporated directly in various products is arbitrary depending on the form and purpose of the products. In practice, however, it is preferably from 0.0001 to 2.0 times, more preferably from 0.0005 to 1.5 times (by weight) the weight of the aroma composition and/or fragrance composition to be incorporated in the products. Most of the compounds represented by the general formula (2) have a cooling effect when applied to the skin or into the oral cavity. However, even when used in a concentration that gives no cooling effect, the compound of the general formula (2) can sufficiently exert the effect of the invention. For products which are externally applied to skin, scalp or the like, the compound of the general formula (2) can work even when used in an amount of less than 0.001% based on the total weight of the composition. The confound of the general formula (1) does not show the cooling effect without depending on the concentration. The concentration wherein the compound of the general formula (2) in the products shows no cooling effect differs depending on the forms of the products and the methods for use. In general, in the products for direct use to the skin, scalp, etc. (e.g., the lotions described below, skin cosmetics described below, poultice pharmaceutical, hair cosmetics such as shampoo, rinse, conditioners, hair tonic, hair cream, etc., shaving foam, shaving gel, bath exposition, soap, etc.), the concentration wherein the confound of the general formula (2) in the products shows no cooling effect is 0.1% (w/w) or less based on the total composition. In the products which are applied into the oral cavity (e.g., toothpaste, mouthwash, refreshing beverage, gum, candy, ice cream, sherbet, jelly, etc.), the concentration wherein the compound of the general formula For the products which are not applied to the skin or scalp or into the oral cavity (e.g., detergent, softener, indoor aromatic, hair bleach, hair color, etc.), the amounts for use are as described above. The product to which the invention is applied, e.g., cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink, pharmaceutical may comprise arbitrary ingredients incorporated therein depending on the purpose besides the fragrance composition having an enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of the invention or agent for the enhancement of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of an aroma con^onent and/or fragrance composition of the invention. The fragrance composition having an enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of the invention comprises a compound represented by the general formula (1) incorporated therein as an essential ingredient. The fragrance composition having an enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of the invention may further comprise ketones, aldehydes, esters, alcohols, ethers, terpenes, natural essential oils, synthetic musk or cramaon materials constituting fragrance composition incorporated therein as necessary. The incorporation of the compound represented by the geneiral formula of products makes it possible to obtain products bavin? improved diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance as compared with products comprising a confound represented by the general formula (1) directly incorporated therein. In addition to the essential consonants of the present invention as described above, each of the cossietic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical may comprises a carrier, a diluent, etc. which is acceptable as a cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink or pharmaceutical. Examples of the cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical as used in the invention include various lotions such as beauty wash, body lotion, after shave lotion and hair growth lotion, skin cosmetics such as milky lotion and cream, poultice pharmaceutical, pasting, haix cosmetics such as shampoo, rinse, conditioners, hair tonic and hair cream, perfume, Cologne, bath composition, soap, shaving foam, shaving gel, detergent, softener, indoor aromatic, toothpaste, mouthwash, ointment, refreshing beverage, gum, candy, ice cream, sherbet, jelly, and carbonated water. The parts, ratios, percentages, or the like used in this specification are by weight. The present invention will be further described in the following Exan^les and Comparative Examples, but the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. Example 1 and Comparative Excuaples 1 to 3 (test on effect of diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of fragrance composition) Fragrance compositions of Example 1 and Con^arative Examples 1 to 3 having the formulation set forth in Table 1 were prepared according to an ordinary method. These fragrsince compositions were then evaluated for diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance in the following manner. For the evaluation of long-lasting property of fragrance, fragrance substantivity test was carried out. (Test method for diffusivity and substantivity of fragrance of fragrance composition) 10.0 mg of a fragrance composition prepared was measured out on a filter paper laid on the bottom of a wide-mouthed bottle having a diameter of 40 mm and a height of 50 mm. The bottle was closed, and then allowed to stand for 30 minutes to prepare an evaluation sample. When the bottle was opened, the sample was immediately evaluated organoleptically for fragrance diffusivity. In this open system, the sample was then allowed to stand for about 5 hours. The sample was then organoleptically evaluated for fragrance substantivity. The evaluation of these properties was made three times by 11 fragrance experts who had eicperienced over 5 years (33 esq^erts in total) . The evaluation was conducted relative to Cos^arative Example 3. (1) Results of fragrance diffusivity test The number of experts which felt most fragrance diffusivity with respect to Con^arative Example 3 is set forth in Table 2 below. As can be seen in Tables 2 and 3 above, the compound of the invention exhibited excellent results in fragrance diffusivity from the foregoing fragrance ingredient and fragrance stibstantivity of the fragrance composition as compared with known fixative. Example 2 and Comparative Example 4 (effect test on bath composition) Bath compositions of Example 2 and Con^arative Example 4 provided with 1.0% of the fragrance composition of Exan^le 1 and Con^ara'bive Example 1, respectively, were each prepared in an amount of 100 g according to the formulation set forth in Table 4 below. 20 g of each of these bath compositions was then dissolved in 180 { of hot water having a temperature of from 40*^0 to 42°C. These solutions thus prepared were immediately evaluated comparatively for fragrance intensity by the experts. These solutions were also evaluated for fragrance intensity after 30 minutes. The evaluation was made three times by 11 fragrance experts who had esqierienced over 5 years (33 experts in total). The evaluation was conducted relative to Comparative Example 4. (1) Results of fragrance diffusivity test For the comparison of the bath compositions of Example 2 and Comparative Example 4, the number of experts who felt that the bath composition of Example 2 has a high fragrance diffusivity, the number of experts who felt that the bath con^osition of Comparative Example 4 has a high fragrance diffusivity, and the number of experts who felt no difference between the two bath c As can be seen in Tables 5 and 6, the bath compositions comprising fragrance coinpositions of the invention exhibited excellent results in both diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance as compared with the bath coniposition containing dipropylene glycol. Exan^le 3 and Comparative Example 5 (effect test on bath composition) Bath con^ositions of Example 3 and Con^arative Example 5 were each prepared in an amount of 100 g according to the formulation set forth in Table 7 below. 20 g of each of these bath compositions was then dissolved in 180 t of hot water having a temperature of from 40'C to 42°C. These solutions thus prepared were immediately evaluated comparatively for fragrance intensity by the experts in the same manner as in Example 2. I (2) Results of fragrance substantivity test The number of experts who felt that the bath composition of Example 3 and Comparative Example 5 have a high fragrance siibstantivity, respectively, is set forth in Table 9 below. As can be seen in Tables 8 and 9, the bath compositions comprising fragrance composition of the invention exhibited excellent results in both diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance as con^ared with the bath conrposition comprising a fragrance composition having no 3-(l-menthoxy)propane-l,2-diol. Preparation of Example 4 and Comparative Example 6 {preparation of fragrance composition) Fragrance compositions of Example 4 and Comparative Example 6 were prepared according to the formulation set forth in Table 10 below. Example 5 and Con^arative Example 7 (effect test on Eau De Cologne) Eau De Colognes (95% ethanol solution) provided with 5% of fragrance con^ositions of Example 4 and Coniparative Example 6 were prepared each in an amount of 100 g. These Eau De Colognes were then sprayed onto the inner side of right and left forearms of fragrance experts through an atomizer. The Eau De Colognes thus sprayed were each immediately evaluated for fragrance diffusivity. After about 4 hours, these Eau De Colognes were evaluated for fragrance substantivity. The evaluation was made by 13 fragrance experts who had experienced over 5 years. (1) Results of fragrance diffusivity test For the coa^arison of the Eau De Colognes of Exas^le 5 and Comparative Exaoiple 7, the number of experts who felt that the Eau De Cologne of Example 5 has a high fragrance "^ diffusivity, the number of experts who felt that the Eau De Cologne of Comparative Example 7 has a high fragrance diffusivity, and the number of ei^erts who felt no difference between the two Eau De Colognes are set forth in Table 11 below. (2) Results of fragrance substantivity test For the con^arison of the Eau De Colognes of Ex£Uaple 5 and Comparative Example 7, the number of experts who felt that the Eau De Cologne of Excuaple 5 has a high fragrance substantivity, the number of experts who felt that the Eau De Cologne of Comparative Example 7 has a high fragrance substantivity, and the number of experts who felt no difference between the two bath compositions are set forth in Table 12 below. As can be seen in Tables 11 and 12, the Eau De Cologne comprising fragrance con^osition of the invention exhibited particularly excellent results especially in fragrance substantivity as compared with the Eau De Cologne comprising p-menthane-3,8-diol. Example 6 and Comparative Example 8 (preparation of fragrance) Fragrance compositions of Example 6 and Comparative Example 8 were prepared according to the formulation set forth ±n Table 13 below. Example 7 and Comparative Example 9 (effect test on shampoo) Shampoos of Example 7 and Con^arative Example 9 provided with 0.5% of fragrance compositions of Example 6 and Comparative Example 8 were prepared each in an amount of 100 g according to the formulation set forth in Tetble 14 below. The shampoos thus obtained were each then evaluated for diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance in the following manner. (Evaluation method) 5 g of a tress of hair piece (human hair) was treated with 2.5 g of the shampoo and 5 mt of hot water (40°C) for 1 minute, rinsed with 1,000 mt of hot water (40°C) , dried over a towel, and then fixed to and allowed to stand on an aluminum foil to prepare an evaluation santple. Shortly after fixed, the sample was then evaluated for fragrance diffusivity. After sibout 5 hours, the sample was then evaluated for fragrance substantivity. The evaluation was made three times by 10 fragrance ei^erts who had experienced over 5 years (30 es^erts in total). (1) Results of fragrance diffusivity test on sh£tii^oo For the comparison of the shampoos of Example 7 and Con^arative Example 9, the number of experts who felt that the shampoo of Example 7 has a high fragrance diffusivity, the number of experts who felt that the shampoo of Comparative Example 9 has a high fragrance diffusivity, and the number of experts who felt no difference between the bwo bath compositions are set forth in Table 15 below. (2) Results of fragrance substantivity test on shampoo For the comparison of the shampoos of Example 7 and Comparative Exasple 9, the number of experts who felt that the shas^oo of Example 7 has a high fragrance stibstantivity, the number of experts who felt that the bath composition of Comparative Example 9 has a high fragrance substantivity, and the number of es^erts who felt no difference between the two shampoos are set forth in Table 16 below. As can be seen in TcUsles 15 and 16 above, the shampoo comprising a fragrance composition of the invention exhibited excellent results in both diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance, particularly in fragrance substantivity. Example 8 and Cos^arative Example 10 (effect test on conditioner) Conditioners of Exan^le 8 and Con^arative Exan^le 10 provided with 0.5% of fragrance con^ositions of Exastple 6 and Con^arative Example 8 were prepared each in an Eunount of 100 g according to the formulation set forth in Table 17 below. The conditioners thus obtained were each then evaluated in the following manner. (Evaluation method) 5 g of a tress of hair piece was treated with 5.0 g of the conditioner and 5 mi of hot water (40°C) for 1 minute, rinsed with 1,000 ml of hot water (40°C) , dried over a towel, and then fixed to and allowed to stand on an aluminiim foil to prepare an evaluation sample. The san^le was then evaluated for diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance in the same manner as shan^oo. (1) Results of fragrance diffusivity test on conditioner For the comparison of the conditioners of Example 8 and Comparative Example 10, the number of es^erts who felt that the conditioner of Example 8 has a high fragrancd diffusivity, the number of experts who felt that the conditioner of Comparative Example 10 has a high fragrance diffusivity, and the ntimber of experts who felt no difference between the two conditioners are set forth in Table 18 below. (2) Results of fragrance substantivity test on conditioner For the con^arison of the bath coo^ositions of Example 8 and Comparative Example 10, the number of experts who felt that the bath composition of Example 8 has a high fragrance svibstantivity, the number of experts who felt that the bath composition of Comparative Example 10 has a high fragrance substantivity, and the number of experts who felt no difference between the two conditioners are set forth in Table 19 below. As can be seen in Tables 18 and 19, the conditioner comprising the fragrance composition of the invention exhibited remarkable results in both diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance. Examples 9 and 10; Comparative Example 11 (effect test 2 on sh£unpoo) Shampoos of Examples 9 and 10 and Comparative Example 11 provided with 0.3% of floral fruity green type fragrance composition (TSP-3055, produced by TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORP.) were prepared each in an amount of 100 g in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 20 below. These shampoos were each then evaluated for diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance in the same manner as in Example 7. (1) Results of fragrance diffusivity test on shampoo The number of experts who felt that the shampoos of Examples 9 and 10 and Comparative Example 11 have highest As can be seen in Tables 21 and 22 above, the shampoos comprising a fragrance composition of the invention containing 3-( those free of 3-(l-menthoxy)propane-l,2-diol. In particular, the shan^oos comprising a fragrance composition of the invention containing 3-(l-menthoxy)propane-l,2-diol exhibited remarkable results in fragrance substantivity. Examples 11 and 12 and Con^arative Example 12 (effect test 2 on conditioner) Conditioners of Examples 11 and 12 and Comparative Example 12 provided with 0.3% of floral fruity green type fragrance composition (TSP-3055, produced by TAKASAGO INTEBNATIONAL CORF.) were prepared each in an amount of 100 g in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 23 below. These conditioners were each then evaluated for fragrance in the same manner as in Example 8. (1) Results of fragrance substantivity test on conditioner The number of experts who felt that the conditioners of Examples 11 and 12 and Con^arative Example 12 have highest fragrance substantivity, respectively, is set forth in Table 24 below. As can be seen in Table 24 above, the condition#rs comprising a fragrance composition of the invention containing 3-{ Example 13 (preparation of emollient cream) 100 g of an emollient cream was prepared in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 25 below. Example 14 (preparation of emollient cream) 100 g of an emollient cre£ua was prepared in a conventional manner according to the formulation set' forth I in Table 26 below. Example 15 (preparation of hair rinse) 100 g of a hair rinse was prepared in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Tabl^ 27 below. ' Example 16 (preparation of hair tonic) ' 100 g of a hair tonic was prepared in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 28 below. Exaiuple 17 (preparation of deodorant powder spray) ) 100 g of a deodorant powder spray was prepared in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 29 below. Exas^le 18 (preparation of liquid bath composition) 100 g of a liquid bath composition was prepared in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 30 below. Exastple 20 and Comparative Example 13 (preparation of and effect test on toothpaste) Toothpastes of Example 20 and Comparative Example 13 were prepared each in an amount of 100 g in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 32 below. (Evaluation method) 8 fragrance ei^erts who had experienced over 5 years brushed their teeth with 1.0 g of the toothpaste for 2 minutes, and then rinsed their teeth with 30 mt of water (0 minute). The fragrance intensity was then evaluated at various time points according to the following five-stage criterion. The measurements made by the eight experts were then averaged to make evaluation. Evaluation point 5: Felt very strongly; 4: Felt strongly; f^ 3: Felt moderately; 2: Felt weakly; 1: Felt slightly: 0: Felt nothing As can be seen in Table 33 above, the toothpaste comprising the fragrance composition of the invention exhibited excellent results in diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance. Example 21 (preparation of carbonated drink) 100 g of a carbonated drink was prepared in a conventional manner according to the formulation set forth in Table 34 below. All the emollient cream, emollient milk, hair rinse, hair tonic, deodorant powder spray, liquid bath cosoposition, gum, toothpaste, carbonated drink and mouthwash described in Exainples 13 to 22 exhibited good results in diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance. ^ As mentioned in detail above, in accordance with the present invention, the incorporation of a cc»apound represented by the foregoing general formula (1) in a fragrance con^osition in an amount of from 0.1 to 90% by weight makes it possible to exert an effect of remarkably enhancing diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance of an ordinary fragrance without causing any safety problem. Further, the incorporation of this fragrance composition having an enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance in products such as cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical makes it possible to prepare various products having a remarkably enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance. Moreover, the incorporation of the confound represented by the general formula (1) together with a fragrance composition directly in various products during the preparation thereof makes it possible to prepare products having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance. While the invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing fxam, the spirit and scope thereof. This amplication is based on Japanese patent application No. 2000-275928 filed on September 12, 2000, the entire contents thereof being hereby incorporated by reference. WE CLAIM: 1. A flavor and/or fragrance composition which comprises: (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compound represented by the general formula (1) and compound represented by the general formula (2) wherein A represents H or an OH group; B represents H or a methyl group; and n represents an integer of from 0 to 2, and (ii) an aroma or a fragrance component, which has at least one note selected from the group consisting of floral, citrus, fruity, green, mint, herb and marine, wherein the quantity ratio of the compound (i) and the compound (ii) is from 0.01 : 99.1 to 10:90 by weight based on the total composition. 2, The flavor and/or fragrance composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fragrance component (ii) is selected from the group consisting of methyl dihydrojasmonate, 10- oxa-16-hexadecanolide, styrallyl acetate, linalyl acetate, ethyl 2,2,6- trimethylcyclchexane carboxylate and hexamethylhexahydrocyclopentabenzopyran which has at least lemon flavor, mint flavor or strawberry flavor. 3. A flavor and/or fragrance composition substantially as herein described and exemplified.

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