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The idea is that youll fill the perfumed peripheral with an aromatherapy oil of your choice.

As you use the mouse, it will passively scent your desktop.

Two examples of the Asus Fragrance Mouse MD101 sitting on a table

It follows last years announcement of theAsus Adol Book 14, a laptop with a built-in fragrance dispenser.

And we reckon it’s onto something.

Yet there could be an argument for scented accessories.

Two examples of the Asus Fragrance Mouse sitting on a table

Many people find aromatherapy oils soothing for headaches and stress, for example.

That certainly seems to be what Asus is suggesting with the MD101.

How many people will buy into that thinking is another matter.

The underside of the Asus Fragrance Mouse on a blue background

Its worth noting that 100% pure essential oils cant be used with the Fragrance Mouse.

In the small (smell?)

Unlike powered diffusers, it seems the MD101 wont actively distribute whatever oil you choose to fill it with.

Instead, it seems to be a passive diffuser.

Besides the refillable vial, the Fragrance Mouse MD101 is otherwise a pretty standard wireless mouse.

DPI is adjustable up to 2400, while PTFE feet promise to glide easy on different surfaces.

Together with the fragrance compartment, Asus reckons it will add a dash of elegance to your work surface.