Fragrance comparison

Lumiere Original vs McGraw Silver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 365 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,499 White FloralGreen

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31%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?

Lumiere Original takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. 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.

Lumiere Original5/7

McGraw Silver2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lumiere OriginalRochas

McGraw SilverTim McGraw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

Category winnerLumiere OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMcGraw SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

Top

Water NotesGreen Leaves

Heart

LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Green Leaves, Sandalwood and Musk. 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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Category winnerMcGraw SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,499

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#23,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lumiere Original by Rochas captures the essence of the 1980s with a bold, aldehydes-forward composition. It layers a complex white floral heart over an earthy oakmoss base, creating a luminous yet grounded scent. This fragrance suits women who appreciate vintage, high-impact florals for formal occasions or professiona…

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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, Lumiere Original or McGraw Silver?

Lumiere Original takes 5 of 7 categories. Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes; McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. 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, Lumiere Original or McGraw Silver?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumiere Original or McGraw Silver?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumiere Original and McGraw Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Green Leaves, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Lumiere Original or McGraw Silver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lumiere Original and McGraw Silver?

Lumiere Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Orange Blossom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. 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.