The layered vocals will probably hook most before they realize that they’ve heard all this before." As a result, the reviewer concluded that they would recommended the B-side "Glitter" over "Spice". A staff editor from Selective Hearing was mixed in their review of the song saying that it "isn’t the greatest thing the group has done for an a-side but there’s enough to make it worth listening to. A staff editor from CD Journal was positive in their review, complimenting Nakata's composition. Paul Browne from J-Pop Go selected it as one of the album's best tracks. Upon its release, "Spice" received mixed reviews from most music critics. Ian Martin from The Japan Times said the song incorporated elements of Westernised pop music. Paul Browne from J-Pop Go noted that the song "sees Perfume step down gear a bit for a more mid-tempo effort." A staff editor from Selective Hearing noted that the song incorporated elements of 80s synthpop music. Musically, "Spice" was described as a house song with elements of pop music and synthpop. The cover artwork was photographed by Japanese photographer Hiroshi Nomura and features the girls sitting on a circle window.
The maxi CD of the single contains both "Spice" and "Glitter", plus their instrumental versions. It was also released digitally on Jthrough European and Oceanic regions, and June 25 in North America. It premiered on Novemas the fifth and final single from the album. The single also included the B-side track " Glitter" another version, re-composed by Nakata, appeared on JPN instead. Together with the album’s remaining material, "Spice" has partial rights by Nakata through Yahama Music Communications. The song was recorded in 2010 at Contemode Studios, Shibuya, Tokyo by Nakata. It was recorded, mixed, and mastered by him. "Spice" was written, composed, arranged, and produced by Japanese musician and Capsule member Yasutaka Nakata. It was performed on the group's 2011 JPN concert tour. An accompanying music video was shot by Shimada Daisuke it features the girls performing the song in a dining room. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for physical shipments of 100,000 units. It was also successful in Japan, peaking at number two both on the Oricon Singles Chart and Billboard's Japan Hot 100 chart. Some critics highlighted the song as one of Perfume's best singles from their album, whilst some felt the composition was uninteresting. Upon its release, the track garnered mixed reviews from music critics.
It was also released on Jthrough European and Oceanic regions, and June 25 in North America. The single also included the B-side track "Glitter", which appeared on the parent album. It was written, composed, arranged, and produced by Japanese musician and Capsule member Yasutaka Nakata. It premiered on Novemas the fifth and final single from the album in Japan. " Spice" ( スパイス, Supaisu) is a song recorded by Japanese girl group Perfume for their third studio album, JPN (2011).