Provided are a perfume composition, which is obtained by mixing three kinds of compounds, 4,8- dimethy1-3,7-nonadien-2-ol, 4,8-dimethy1-3,7-nonadien¬2-y1 acetate, and 4,8-dimethy1-3,7-nonadien-2-one, which are extremely effective for giving a sense of lemony citrus, a sense of natural spontaneity and a sense of fresh feeling, each in a specific proportionand foods, beverages, perfumes and cosmetics that are formulated with the perfume composition. Provided is a perfume composition that is obtained by mixing three kinds of compounds, namely 4,8-dimethy1-3,7-nonadien-2-ol,4,8-dimethy1-3,7-nonadien-2-y1 acetate, and 4,8- dimethy1-3,7-nonadien-2-one, in a specific proportion.
