Abstract: The compounds 1-[3-(methylthio)butyryl]-2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohexene and/or the corresponding 1,3-cyclohexadiene analog having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line could be a single or a double carbon-carbon bond and processes and compositions containing same are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma, tobacco flavor and aroma and perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting and enhancing compositions and for use in foodstuffs, tobacco, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting compositions; produced by a process illustrated by the reaction: ##STR2## The above-mentioned compounds produce: (A) In food flavorings, sweet, black tea-like, cocoa-like, damascenone-like, chocolate-like, dried fruit-like, rose petal-like aroma characteristics and sweet, black-tea-like, cocoa-like, damascenone-like, chocolate-like, tobacco-like, dried fruit-like and rose petal-like flavor characteristics;(b) In tobacco, a sweet honey-like, rich, slightly