Meet Maneki Chou Chou: a soft cat, a sachet of botanical aroma and three scents to choose from
SINGAPORE, DEC 2026: Some comforts are remembered by their scent. HYSSES brings that feeling back with Maneki Chou Chou, a cat-shaped aromatic plushie inspired by the Singaporean “Chou Chou” (臭臭), the affectionate name for a cherished comfort item with a familiar scent.
Inside the plushie, a removable buckwheat-husk sachet holds a gentle botanical aroma close to you. No diffuser, no heat, no setup. The name pairs “Chou Chou” with “Maneki”, the Japanese beckoning cat, for a companion made to be held.
Three scents, three moods:
- Bergamot Geranium: bright, rosy and fresh.
- Lavender Hinoki: floral, woody and grounded.
- Orchid Ambrette: powdery, soft and warm.
The aroma lasts approximately 3 to 6 weeks, depending on humidity and usage, and can be refreshed with the matching HYSSES Room Scent Spray, so the same plushie stays in use.
Maneki Chou Chou is S$69.90 and arrives in December 2026 at HYSSES retail shops and on the official HYSSES website. Not suitable for children under 3. Supervised use for ages 3 to 6. Not intended as a toy.
At a glance
| Price | S$69.90 each |
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| Availability | From December 2026 at HYSSES retail shops and the official HYSSES website |
| In the box | 1 plushie and 1 scented buckwheat-husk sachet |
| Aroma | Approximately 3 to 6 weeks, refreshable with matching HYSSES Room Scent Spray |
The Chou Chou story
臭臭 chòu chòu
In Singapore, a “Chou Chou” is an affectionate name for a cherished comfort item: often a small pillow, bolster or soft object that carries a familiar scent. The characters literally mean “smelly”, yet here the word is a term of endearment. It describes something loved enough to be kept close.
Scent is commonly associated with memory, which may be why a familiar smell can make an object feel like home. A Chou Chou is rarely about the object alone. It is about the feeling that comes with it.
Maneki Chou Chou gives that feeling a new form: a chosen botanical aroma, housed in a removable sachet inside a soft cat-shaped plushie whose name nods to the Japanese beckoning cat.
Choose it for someone who enjoys a quiet, tactile ritual, or for yourself. Select the scent that suits the mood, and refresh it with the matching HYSSES Room Scent Spray when the aroma softens, so the comfort you carried stays within reach.
The comfort you carried. The aroma you’ll always come home to.
Product benefits
- A personal gift with a story. A thoughtful choice with a Singapore-relevant connection.
- A discreet botanical aroma. A tactile plushie with a gentle, close-to-body scent. The scent comes from a sachet inside, rather than being applied over the entire plushie.
- Three scent moods. Citrus floral, floral woody or floral musk, to match preference and occasion.
- Simple to enjoy. No electric diffuser, heat or complicated setup.
- Refreshable. The sachet can be removed from the hidden compartment and refreshed with the matching HYSSES Room Scent Spray, so the same plushie can stay in use when the aroma fades.
The three scents
Bergamot Geranium | Citrus Floral
The freshest of the three. Bright bergamot is softened by rosy geranium, a pairing commonly associated with an uplifting start to the day.
| Sensory description | Bright, rosy, fresh |
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| Headline botanicals | Bergamot peel oil; geranium oil |
| Best-suited moments | Morning reset, workday break, gifting to someone who enjoys a fresh floral |
| Who it suits | Those who enjoy uplifting citrus with a gentle floral finish |
View Maneki Chou Chou Plushie, Bergamot Geranium
Lavender Hinoki | Floral Woody
Clean herbal lavender meets the warmth of Japanese-inspired woods. Lavender is traditionally associated with evening wind-down, while the woods give a grounded, forest-like character that is less sweet.
| Sensory description | Floral, woody, grounded |
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| Headline botanicals | Lavender; hinoki; cedarwood; patchouli; orange |
| Best-suited moments | Evening wind-down, quiet reading, someone who likes woody aromas |
| Who it suits | Those who prefer a woody, less sweet scent for the evening |
View Maneki Chou Chou Plushie, Lavender Hinoki
Orchid Ambrette | Floral Musk
The softest and most powdery of the three. Orchid flower oil and ambrette seed oil come together as a gentle floral musk with a cosy warmth.
| Sensory description | Powdery, soft floral, warm musk |
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| Headline botanicals | Orchid flower oil; ambrette seed oil |
| Best-suited moments | Comfort gifting, tranquil evenings, customers who enjoy softer florals |
| Who it suits | Those who prefer a gentle, cosy floral to sparkling citrus or herbal woods |
View Maneki Chou Chou Plushie, Orchid Ambrette
Who it is for
| The thoughtful gifter | Wants a personal gift with a story. Suggested approach: ask one scent question first, then recommend, without implying any scent is universally preferred. |
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| The reader who knows a Chou Chou | Recognises the name at once. The appeal is familiarity: a comfort they know, reimagined through botanical scent. |
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| The quiet-ritual shopper | Values a tactile, discreet aroma with no setup. Lavender Hinoki or Orchid Ambrette suit an evening routine; Bergamot Geranium suits a morning reset. |
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| The reader new to the term | Needs the Chou Chou explained in one line: an affectionate Singapore name for a cherished comfort item, often a small pillow or soft object with a familiar scent. |
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About HYSSES
HYSSES blends traditional wellness wisdom with modern luxury, crafting products that not only delight the senses but support overall well-being. With a focus on quality, therapeutic benefits, and sustainable practices, HYSSES ensures each gift is a thoughtful experience, perfect for this festive season.
Explore the full collection and find the perfect gift that speaks to the heart at HYSSES Retail Stores or via our official website https://sg.hysses.com
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