The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns the use as perfuming ingredients of a 2,4-dialkyl-pyridine of formula (I):in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, wherein R1 represents a C1-3 alkyl group R2 represents a C4-9 linear alkyl group and the compound has between 10 and 15 carbon atoms. These compounds are useful for imparting odors of the green and/or pyrazine type. The present invention concerns the use of such compounds in the perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles containing them.
