Honestly, the first time I stumbled into the \u201cPurify! Scent in the Cavern\u201d side quest in Infinity Nikki, I thought it would be a quick five-minute errand. Spoiler: it was not. But hey, that\u2019s Miraland for you\u2014always keeping a Nikki player on their toes. This little quest lives in Florawish, right south of the Dreamwoven Ruins, and it\u2019s a gem for anyone who wants to unlock Whim Fragrances early. In 2026, with all the new banners and events rolling through, this old-school side quest still holds up as a fantastic way to learn the fragrance system without pulling your hair out. I remember fast-traveling to the Dream Warehouse Tower Warp Spire, then moseying down toward the blue marker like I owned the place.

The first thing I saw was a guy named Eremita, just sweeping the ground like he didn\u2019t have a care in the world. He told me there was treasure nearby\u2014but of course, there was a catch. Before he would spill the beans, I had to deal with three Esselings. Easy peasy, right? A few purification orbs later, he pointed me toward the Warehouse Cavern, northwest of the Secret Base. Classic \u201cprove yourself first, then get the goods\u201d situation.

Heading into the Warehouse Cavern felt like stepping into one of those dungeon crawls where the path teases you with straight lines before twisting into a maze. The first large chamber threw a small group of Esselings at me, but nothing too spicy. After clearing them, I looked for an opening lined with rock ledges and Bling. Pro tip: follow the shiny stuff. The game practically breadcrumbs you with Bling along the ledges, which drop you down into a lower chamber.

The real puzzle didn\u2019t rear its head until I reached the chamber with the Emerald Pool photo spot. This area is gorgeous, by the way\u2014worth a quick photo-mode detour. To climb higher, you use the ledges around the outer edge and across the center. It reminded me of hopping across stepping stones, except one wrong jump means a long walk back. On the upper level, the Esselings wind around the rocks, and again, lines of Bling mark the correct path. I kept following that trail like a magpie chasing coins.

Eventually I squeezed through a smaller corridor and found the jackpot: a big group of Esselings guarding a chest. It wasn\u2019t exactly a boss fight, but they weren\u2019t messing around either. Once I cleared them, the chest opened to reveal Herbal Scent. Honestly, the whole detour gave me serious \u201ctreasure hunt\u201d vibes\u2014like the game was finally rewarding my stubbornness.

With Herbal Scent in hand, I booked it back to Eremita. He explained the basics of Whim Fragrances and asked me to craft before leaving. So I opened the Heart of Infinity from the radial menu. Most fragrance sketches sit on the right side, and Traveler\u2019s Musings hangs out very close to the Purification outfit node. Here\u2019s what you need to unlock the sketch:

After unlocking, I headed into the main Sketches crafting menu, jumped into the Whim Fragrance section, and found Traveler\u2019s Musings waiting. The crafting recipe is:

Once crafted, that wrapped up \u201cPurify! Scent in the Cavern\u201d and the victory felt earned. To equip the thing, I popped into the Wardrobe menu and found the Whim Fragrance section. From there, I could see all three categories of Whim Fragrance items, including my brand-new Traveler\u2019s Musings. It\u2019s wild how one little material can change your combat flow, but that\u2019s the beauty of Nikki\u2019s systems\u2014they sneak up on you.

If you\u2019re still on the fence about doing this quest, don\u2019t sleep on it. It teaches you the ropes of Whim Fragrances, hands you a practical upgrade, and gives you an excuse to explore a surprisingly fun cavern. Just remember: defeat the Esselings, follow the Bling, and don\u2019t leave home without 10,000 Bling for the sketch. Happy styling, folks.