Forget about old-fashioned candles and analogue incense sticks, because there’s a handy new smart gadget that’s giving fragrances a much-needed 21st century makeover – the Moodo Fragrance Mixer.

The brainchild of Israeli-based gadget company Moodo, the Fragrance Mixer offers a four unique scents – Orange Sunrise, Precious Spices, Grandma Vanilla and Midnight Trill – which you can activate remotely or in person via the companion app on your mobile phone or tablet.

Want a citrus-infused kitchen to wake up to on the weekend? Not a problem. Want to give your kids an extra aromatic nudge to fall asleep? You can schedule that in too. In fact, the no-frills Moodo Fragrance Mixer delivers exactly what it promises to do – a high-tech, efficient means of brightening up your home with some exotic scents.

But it doesn’t come cheap. The starter kit, which includes the machine and 12 scent capsules, costs US$189. Thereafter, each pack of four capsules will set you back US$29.