Fragrance comparison

Going Pro vs Symphony

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Going Pro

Jacques Battini

3.7911 votes

Rank #36,458 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Symphony

House of Iyrah

4.0616 votes

Rank #38,054 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symphony takes 3 of 5 categories.

Going Pro
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Symphony
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Going Pro2/5

Symphony3/5

Ratings & consensus: Symphony
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Symphony
Sillage & projection: Symphony
Value for money: Going Pro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Going Pro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Going ProJacques Battini

SymphonyHouse of Iyrah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 59%

Category winnerSymphonyRating 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

69%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySymphony

SillageSymphony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value47

Category winnerGoing ProBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBlack CurrantPearApplePeach

Heart

JasmineRosePatchouliViolet

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top20-35 mins

Black CurrantPeachCandied FruitsDried FruitsBergamotApple

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Apple, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Symphony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter78

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGoing ProHigher 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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Symphony by House of Iyrah is an intense sweet fruity perfume that pivots into dark spice and dry wood. The opening hits fast with syrupy peach, tangy black currant, and candied fruits before crisp green apple cuts the sweetness. Saffron adds an unexpected leathery prickle right in the center. It keeps the fruit from …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Going Pro or Symphony?

Symphony takes 3 of 5 categories. Going Pro is rated 3.79/5 from 11 votes; Symphony is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Going Pro for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Symphony for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Going Pro or Symphony?

Symphony lasts longest (Symphony 80/100, Going Pro 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Going Pro or Symphony?

Symphony projects furthest (Symphony 70/100, Going Pro 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Going Pro and Symphony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Apple, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Going Pro or Symphony better for summer or winter?

Going Pro suits daytime wear; Symphony suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Going Pro and Symphony?

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. Symphony has top notes of Black Currant, Peach, Candied Fruits and Dried Fruits, heart notes of Saffron and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.