Fragrance comparison

Going Pro vs Musk Garden

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Going Pro

Jacques Battini

3.7911 votes

Rank #41,826 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Musk Garden

Laverne

4.6224 votes

Rank #16,658 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Garden takes 3 of 5 categories.

Going Pro
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Musk Garden
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Going Pro0/5

Musk Garden3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Going ProJacques Battini

Musk GardenLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.62/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 4%Want 60%

Category winnerMusk GardenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

75%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityMusk Garden

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

floral69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

musky92%

green84%

fruity77%

violet69%

white floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBlack CurrantPearApplePeach

Heart

JasmineRosePatchouliViolet

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbBlackberryApplePeach

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskLily of the ValleyVioletRose

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesApple, Peach, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Musk Garden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer92

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,658

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMusk GardenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Going Pro by Jacques Battini offers a bright, fruity opening anchored by crisp apple and black currant. This woody floral musk scent transitions into a soft heart of jasmine and violet before settling into a smooth sandalwood base. It provides a versatile option for men seeking an everyday fragrance that performs well…

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Musk Garden by Laverne opens with a bright splash of tart rhubarb, crisp green apple, and juicy blackberry that instantly wakes up the senses. As the lively fruity opening settles, a gentle floral heart of powdery violet, dew-kissed lily of the valley, and soft rose petals emerges. The entire composition rests on a cl…

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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, Going Pro or Musk Garden?

Musk Garden takes 3 of 5 categories. Going Pro is rated 3.79/5 from 11 votes; Musk Garden is rated 4.62/5 from 24 votes. Choose Going Pro for a fruity and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Musk Garden for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Going Pro or Musk Garden?

Musk Garden lasts longest (Musk Garden 62/100, Going Pro 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Going Pro or Musk Garden?

Projection is very close: Going Pro 54/100, Musk Garden 54/100 for sillage.

Do Going Pro and Musk Garden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Peach, Rose and Violet.

Is Going Pro or Musk Garden better for summer or winter?

Going Pro suits daytime wear; Musk Garden suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Going Pro and Musk Garden?

Going Pro has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant, Pear and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Musk Garden has top notes of Rhubarb, Blackberry, Apple and Peach, heart notes of Musk, Lily of the Valley, Violet and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.