The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol 
flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E, 6E, 8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E, 6Z, 8Z)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the 
perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu 
oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and / or providing a 
tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol 
flavor composition are also provided. Synthetic spilanthol 
flavor compositions can be added to orally consumed products, such as, but not limited to, foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, or therapeutic compositions, oral 
personal care products, gums (e.g. 
chewing gum or bubble gum), candy or lozenges.