The invention relates to a sensory stimulant composition containing one or more of vanillin acetals represented by the general formula (1), and a flavor and fragrance composition, a beverage or food product, a fragrance or cosmetic product, a daily utensil product, an oral composition, or a pharmaceutical product containing the sensory stimulant composition with a warming sensation agent or cooling sensation substance, if necessary. Vanillin acetals represented by the general formula (1) show an excellent pungent and/or warming sensation effect and a cooling sensation-emphasizing effect.