How to Get the Master Blender Trophy

Learn how to get the Master Blender Trophy in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion by playing the perfume blending mini-game and achieving a perfect blend for Aerith.

Alright, let's talk about the Master Blender Trophy in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. This is technically the second missable trophy in Chapter 4, but you'll actually snag it before the first one. It's super easy to miss if you don't talk to the right person at the right time, so pay attention!

Your main goal here is to ace the perfume blending mini-game and make the perfect scent for Aerith. If you're also aiming for the 'Good Match for Aerith' trophy, you'll need to nail this process anyway, so you'll get both at once!

You'll need to play through Chapter 4 until you reach the Market and get your wallet back from Bruno. After that little ordeal, you'll be with Aerith in the market, and a few mini-games will pop up. Look for the shop with the Shopping Paradise sign above it. Head there, and you'll get the option to blend a perfume.

The mini-game itself is pretty straightforward. You need to count the number of oil drips and hit the / button to stop the process once you've got the right amount. Here's the key to counting:

• Drip = One drop
• DripDrip = Two drops
• Splash = Ten drops

Keep these in mind as the words appear on screen. You'll need to count them as they go by. Once you've hit the target number, mash that button to stop it and create the perfect perfume!

Pro Tip: If you're finding it hard to keep up with the counting, don't sweat it! You can pause the game after each line appears. You'll still see the text, so you can count at your own pace without it vanishing too quickly. If you manage to stop it at the exact number, the Attendant will give you a glowing review: “Wow! You got it just right! Mmm, it smells divine!”

Once Zack gives the perfect perfume to Aerith and you see her happy reaction, boom! Master Blender Trophy unlocked. If you're going for that 'Good Match For Aerith' trophy, remember you need to blend the perfect perfume three times in a row without messing up to get the maximum affection boost.