ASUS Fragrance Mouse MD101: Smells as Good as It Clicks
If you thought tech couldn’t get any weirder in 2025, ASUS just proved you wrong. Meet the ASUS Fragrance Mouse MD101, a wireless mouse that doesn’t just click, but also smells like a mini spa session on your desk. Is it a must-have productivity tool or a gimmick designed to distract you from your never-ending to-do list? I tested it out, and here’s everything you need to know and thinking of getting your hands (and nose) on it.
First Impressions: This Mouse Smells…Nice?
Unboxing the ASUS Fragrance Mouse MD101 feels like you’ve accidentally walked into a boutique aromatherapy shop. The moment you load it up, your workspace gets a subtle scent upgrade.
The fragrance is not overpowering, so no worries, you won’t be walking around smelling like a candle shop exploded. It’s soft, refreshing, and just strong enough to mask your colleague’s lunch of reheated sambal petai.
Design and Build Quality: A Beauty Queen With Brains
Let’s talk looks. The ASUS Fragrance Mouse MD101 comes in two Instagram-worthy colours, Iridescent White and Rose Clay. Both have this classy, soft pastel finish that turns even the most chaotic desks into something that belongs on Pinterest.
The one we have here is the Iridescent White, and by golly, does it look good.
Physically, the mouse feels solid for something this light. ASUS didn’t cheap out on materials. You get an ergonomic, right-handed design with nice curves that sit comfortably in your palm. Left-handers, sorry, ASUS didn’t consider your feelings this time.
On the bottom, you get PTFE mouse feet, which basically means the MD101 glides smoother than your boss’s excuses during budget cuts. The buttons offer a satisfying, low-noise click rated for 10 million presses, which should last you until your next career change.
Features and Performance: Practical With a Dash of Quirk
Wireless Freedom
This isn’t just a good-looking paperweight. The ASUS Fragrance Mouse MD101 offers dual-mode connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 2.4GHz USB dongle. Switching between devices is seamless, so you can go from your laptop to your tablet faster than you can say “deadline.”
Adjustable DPI
You get three DPI settings: 1200, 1600, and 2400. It’s decent for everyday office use, web browsing, and light creative work. Gamers, this isn’t your battle station weapon, but for casual play, it’s perfectly fine.
Battery Life
ASUS claims up to a year on a single AA battery. Obviously, that depends on how much you’re clicking and sniffing, but realistically, you should be good for several months before hunting for batteries during a Lazada sale.
The Fragrance Compartment
The main event: there’s a little chamber where you drip diluted essential oil (remember to dilute it, don’t be the person who drowns their mouse). The scent gently diffuses through a small vent. It’s weird, wonderful, and surprisingly calming, especially when you’re rage-working on Excel sheets.
You also get an included dripper to use for, well, dripping the essential oils in the mouse’s fragrance chamber. Useful for those with clunky, Hagrid hands like mine that can spill things easily. Thanks ASUS.
Malaysia Pricing and Where to Buy
Here’s where it gets practical. The ASUS Fragrance Mouse MD101 launched in Malaysia at RM169, which puts it in the sweet spot of “fun indulgence” without making your wallet cry.
You can grab it from:
- ASUS Malaysia’s official online store
- ASUS Concept Stores nationwide
The Good, The Odd, and The Smelly
What’s Great:
- Smooth and comfortable to use
- Dual wireless connectivity
- Long battery life
- Fun, calming fragrance feature
- Stylish enough to flex on Zoom calls
What’s Meh:
- Right-handed only (sorry lefties)
- DPI settings are basic
- You’ll need to clean the fragrance compartment occasionally (unless you like the smell of old oil)
- No side buttons
Verdict: Who Should Buy This?
If you’re bored of dull, corporate-looking mice and want something that spices up your workspace (literally), the ASUS Fragrance Mouse MD101 is a solid buy. It’s affordable, functional, and has enough personality to make people ask, “Wait, is your mouse… scented?”
Will it make you more productive? Probably not. Will it make you feel a little less stressed while slogging through reports? Surprisingly, yes.
At RM169, it’s the perfect treat-yourself item for students, office workers, and anyone who needs a little joy during their 9-5 grind.
