Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs McGraw Silver

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,754 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #587 White FloralTuberose

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18%scent match

Clearly different

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #23,991 AquaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
McGraw Silver
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas4/7

McGraw Silver2/7

Ratings & consensus: Fracas
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: McGraw Silver
Versatility: McGraw Silver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

McGraw SilverTim McGraw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMcGraw SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top

Water NotesGreen Leaves

Heart

LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Green Leaves, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Category winnerMcGraw SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#23,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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McGraw Silver is a light woody aquatic built around watery greens, lavender, and a soft musky wood base. It comes across clean, easy, and slightly sharp, with a leafy freshness that suits warm weather and casual wear. Reviews suggest a pleasant, safe style rather than a standout one. Expect modest projection, limited …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fracas or McGraw Silver?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or McGraw Silver?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or McGraw Silver?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and McGraw Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Green Leaves, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Fracas or McGraw Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, McGraw Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. McGraw Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and McGraw Silver?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. McGraw Silver has top notes of Water Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Lavender, Sequoia and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Saffron.