ASUS has launched a new mouse that comes with an built-in fragrance compartment that can be filled with aromatic essential oils. We don't know why you'd want a mouse that's also an oil diffuser, but,

I f you were paying attention to CES this year, you may have come across the Asus Adol 14 Air Fragrance Edition’s curious gimmick: a magnetically-attached oil diffuser in the li

ASUS' new Fragrance Mouse MD101 blends gaming and aromatherapy with a built-in essential oil diffuser—because why not?

The Asus Fragrance Mouse features a refillable compartment that you can load up with any aromatic oil of your choice. I can smell the prank potential, too.

Asus has unveiled a unique new mouse catering to people who care deeply about the quality of their sense of smell. The new product, branded the Asus Fragrance Mouse, comes with a removable container designed to house fragrance-producing oils and give the mouse a pleasing aroma. Asus has yet to announce pricing or availability for the new mouse.

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As for how the mouse emits fragrance—well, it's not that complicated. There's a cavity at the bottom of the mouse that holds essential oil. Fill it up, and the fragrance will passively diffuse from the mouse.