Discover the Must-Have Essential Oil Diffusing “Fragrance Mouse”

One day, I asked my friend Ollie in our online group for suggestions on alternatives to my essential oil diffuser. I stopped using it because I worried about my cat getting sick from it, possibly from scents like vanilla or lavender. Ollie’s response was intriguing: “The cat is the fragrance.” I couldn’t help but think about those words when I went to bed last night, and my cat jumped in beside me, curled up, and managed to let out a smelly fart. I thought of them again this morning when I heard about the ASUS Fragrance Mouse, which was shared by another gamer.

This new mouse is both comfortable to hold and wireless. It comes in two colors: plain white or pink, which they call “Iridescent White or Rose Clay.” One cool feature is that it has a refillable vial inside for scent oils, meaning you can make your gaming experience aromatic. There’s also colorful lighting underneath, although most gaming gear nowadays seems to glow either neon green or a clinical blue, so the lighting aspect seems almost normal.

Would I consider using this mouse if I didn’t have a cat? To be honest, I’d probably want to get a cat just to have a reason to use it. But joking aside, let’s think about it. What if my cat was somehow safe from essential oils and didn’t mind being part of my quirky scenarios, which I imagine cats find tiresome by now?

Because I tend to stick to familiar settings and enjoy creating cozy vibes, I definitely have more fairy lights, houseplants, and cute lamps than your average person. I used to have a scent diffuser and a stockpile of incense before my cat showed up, forcing me to stop. So, on paper, I fit the profile of someone who might easily fall for this new product.

That said, I can’t shake the feeling that the fragrance mouse is a sign of giving up. As a gaming site pointed out, this mouse is one of the few innovations in a while that isn’t just about adding more buttons. Its very existence feels like an admission that finding new ideas is tough, so ASUS decided to mix in something else—scent—that seems a bit random for a gaming device.

If we’re going to mix things up like that, I’m sure I could think of better ideas just from our group chat in a few moments.

For instance, Edwin joked about a mouse that latches onto any surface for easy handling, even your own leg, while playing. Ollie suggested a mouse with a tail, which could display feelings like excitement, wrapping around your wrist like a dog’s tail. Brendy mentioned a mouse that transforms from a regular one for work into a gaming-specific model, likening it to a Transformer. Even James piped in, joking about a mouse that has a pencil sharpener for irony.

As for me, maybe I’d envision a tiny toaster built into my mouse, producing little pieces of toast to nibble on while gaming—just to lighten the mood after burning my fingers.

I don’t dislike the fragrance mouse; it kind of leaves me puzzled, which can be amusing. However, on my desk, there’s only enough room for one scent, and that’s definitely my cat.

In the end, every unique gadget brings its charm, but sometimes, the original scents from our cuddly companions will always take precedence over anything else in the room.