Asus has just announced a one-of-a-kind PC peripheral—the Fragrance Mouse MD101, a wireless mouse that doubles as an air freshener. While we’ve seen gaming mice packed with RGB lighting, ultra-high DPI sensors, and ergonomic tweaks, Asus has decided to take an entirely different approach: making your workspace smell better while you work.
As a mouse, the Fragrance Mouse is fairly straightforward. It features a 2,400 DPI optical sensor, two main buttons, and a scroll wheel—nothing extra like thumb buttons or gaming features. It supports dual-mode wireless connectivity, letting users switch between Bluetooth and a 2.4GHz USB dongle, which can be stored inside the mouse when not in use. Powering the device is a single AA battery, making it easy to maintain. The mouse is available in pink and white, featuring a sleek design that, amusingly, bears a resemblance to an air freshener—a fitting visual cue.
The standout feature is, of course, the built-in aromatic oil compartment. This removable and washable chamber allows users to fill it with their favorite essential oils, subtly infusing their workspace with pleasant scents. Asus hasn’t provided details on a diffusion system, so the fragrance likely evaporates naturally, possibly aided by hand warmth during use. Interestingly, no scented oil is included in the box, meaning users will need to provide their own.
Pricing, launch details, and regional availability remain unknown, but one thing is clear—Asus is embracing bold, unconventional design choices. Whether this will be a niche novelty or the start of a trend remains to be seen. If nothing else, we can only imagine what’s next—perhaps an RGB keyboard that doubles as a humidifier or a gaming headset with built-in aromatherapy? Time will tell.