Fragrance comparison

McGraw Silver vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 365 ratings analysed

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #23,991 AquaticWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,499 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 5 of 7 categories.

McGraw Silver
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

McGraw Silver2/7

Lumiere Original5/7

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

McGraw SilverTim McGraw

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerLumiere OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMcGraw SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

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

Water NotesGreen Leaves

Heart

LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMcGraw SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,499

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, McGraw Silver or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 5 of 7 categories. McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, McGraw Silver or Lumiere Original?

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

Which projects more, McGraw Silver or Lumiere Original?

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

Do McGraw Silver and Lumiere Original smell similar?

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

Is McGraw Silver or Lumiere Original 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 McGraw Silver and Lumiere Original?

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. 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.