To provide a composition that enhances a spice-like flavor and a method for enhancing a flavor of an edible composition containing a component that generates a spice-like flavor.SOLUTION: A composition is blended with a compound represented by general formula (1) to enhance a spice-like flavor [where R is a C1-10 hydrocarbon group, n is 0 or 1].SELECTED DRAWING: None【課題】香辛料様香味を増強するための組成物及び香辛料様香味を生じる成分を含む可食組成物の香味増強方法を提供する。【解決手段】組成物に下記一般式（１）で表される化合物を含有させることで香辛料様香味を増強させる。 【化１】［式中、Ｒは炭素数１～１０の炭化水素基、ｎは０又は１］【選択図】なし
