Into a market filled with standard iPhone cases, Apple accessories designer Sodi brings a sensory innovation — or maybe overload — that promises to transform how iPhone users interact with their devices. The Sodi Aroma Scent Phone Case, designed exclusively for iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models, launched Thursday on Kickstarter. It infuses fragrance technology with everyday smartphone use.
In other words, the cases make your iPhone smell … in a nice way, and very much on purpose.
Sodi Aroma Scent Phone Case
The Apple accessories brand unveiled its latest creation on Kickstarter, marking a departure from conventional case design by incorporating replaceable scent capsules. They release subtle fragrances as you use your iPhone. This multisensory approach aims to personalize the smartphone experience beyond visual and tactile elements. So if the multitudes of great regular cases — as in non-smelly — don’t do it for you, maybe Sodi’s aromatic new ones will.
“We wanted to design something that not only protects your phone but also elevates your daily interaction with it,” a Sodi spokesperson said. “The Aroma Scent Case lets users express their personality in a new way — through scent.”
5 fragrance options
The case offers five distinct fragrance options, each crafted to evoke different moods and environments. Some are surprisingly complex. The Blue Poppy option, for example, delivers a complex blend featuring orange, coffee and rose top notes with jasmine and sandalwood middle notes, finishing with amber and musk, according to Sodi. For those preferring floral scents, the Red Rose variant offers a romantic symphony of citrus freshness and full-blooming rose.
Nature enthusiasts might gravitate toward Earth, which combines mineral freshness and woody tones with bright citrus notes. Seaside captures oceanic elegance through crisp citrus, jasmine and orange blossom. Completing the collection, the Jasmine option provides a fresh floral escape with tuberose and sea breeze undertones.
Shock resistance and MagSafe compatibility
Photo: Sodi
Beyond their aromatic features, the cases offer practical protection. They incorporate airbag-style shock resistance technology that enhances drop protection without compromising the iPhone’s sleek profile. MagSafe compatibility ensures seamless integration with Apple’s magnetic ecosystem of chargers and accessories. That eliminates the need to remove the case when using wireless charging pads or magnetic mounts.
The new cases add to Sodi’s lineup of Apple accessories. The Shenzhen, China-based company previously released foldable keyboards, laptop stands and Vision Pro accessories, building a reputation for merging aesthetics with functionality, or so it claims.
Smells like a slow start
The Kickstarter campaign just launched, so perhaps a huge backing is not to be expected yet. As of 9 a.m. Pacific on Thursday, two backers had pledged $67 of theEarly backers can access exclusive discounts and bundle offers through the crowdfunding platform.
For iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max users seeking to distinguish their devices while adding a sensory dimension, the Aroma Scent Phone Case offers a unique combination of protection, functionality and personalized fragrance.
Who knows, maybe this form of personalization will catch on, becoming iPhone’s answer to Axe body spray.
Source: Sodi
