The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Going Pro arrived in 2015 as part of Jacques Battini's collection. Its straightforward idea is rendered through fruit, flowers, and soft woods. The composition opens with apple, blackcurrant, lemon, peach, and pear, then turns toward jasmine, patchouli, rose, and violet. Musk, sandalwood, and vanilla form the base. There isn't a grand origin story here. The fragrance presents its materials plainly, with crisp fruit giving way to a fuller floral heart and a warm, gentle drydown. Apple and pear lend a clean, juicy impression, while lemon adds brightness and peach brings a rounder sweetness. Blackcurrant adds a darker fruit accent beneath the brighter notes. Jasmine, rose, and violet soften the composition with a floral layer, and patchouli gives it depth.
What makes Going Pro interesting is the balance between a familiar fruit basket and a darker floral center. Apple and pear bring a crisp, edible brightness. Blackcurrant adds a sharper edge, while lemon keeps the opening lively. Jasmine, rose, and violet soften that brightness into a more composed middle, and patchouli stops the florals from feeling too neat. Sandalwood, musk, and vanilla then give the scent a warm, powdery landing without taking over the fruit.
The evolution
The opening is the most buoyant part of Going Pro. Apple, pear, peach, blackcurrant, and lemon arrive with the clean snap of fruit freshly cut on a cool counter. Their sweetness is balanced by citrus brightness and the sharper fruit character of blackcurrant. As they settle, jasmine, rose, violet, and patchouli bring a floral body, making the composition feel less like a fruit splash and more like a finished shirt. Jasmine and rose add a soft, airy floral quality, while violet introduces a cooler, powdery impression. Patchouli deepens the heart with an earthy note that keeps the fruits from seeming isolated. The base becomes the lasting layer: sandalwood gives it a smooth, woody center, while musk and vanilla leave a soft, lightly sweet trace. Across a typical wear, the arc moves from bright and casual to more polished, with a drydown that stays close to the skin.
Cultural impact
Going Pro is a woody-fruity men's scent with a clear floral center. Its fruit opening gives the composition an immediate freshness, while jasmine, rose, and violet add a softer middle layer. Patchouli contributes depth, and sandalwood, musk, and vanilla create a smooth, lightly sweet finish as the fragrance settles. Some reviewers describe it as an everyday fragrance with discreet projection, making it easy to consider alongside familiar woody-fruity scents. Its resemblance to L'Immensite by Louis Vuitton has also been noted in comparisons.
