The invention relates to a method of use of certain derivatives of formula (I)in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl or alkenyl group, or a (CHR)2OH group, each R being a hydrogen atom or a methyl group R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl, ethyl or n-propyl group and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, as perfuming ingredients. The present invention concerns also certain compounds and compositions or articles containing such compounds.