Maneki Chou Chou Plushie, Orchid Ambrette

The Chou Chou Story

Imagine a comfort object from childhood — something soft and worn that you held close, that smelled like safety. In Singapore, this is called a Chou Chou (臭臭, pronounced "chow chow"), a tradition passed down through generations. Singaporean mothers would fill soft pillows and cloths with natural buckwheat husk, a gentle, grounding material that provided security and warmth.

The name itself is affectionate slang meaning "smelly," because children treasured the familiar personal scent of their beloved objects. That emotional connection to scent and comfort never truly leaves us.

Hysses has reimagined this heritage for today. Inside each Maneki Chou Chou is a buckwheat husk sachet infused with pure essential oils. You're not buying a novelty plushie. You're reclaiming a ritual that once comforted you, elevated with genuine aromatherapy. One to keep, refresh, and return to again and again.

Product Highlight

• A soft, comforting companion that brings a sense of nostalgia to a modern aromatic ritual
• Scented Sachet infused with pure essential oils
• Three scent profiles to suit different moods: comforting, calming or uplifting
• Simply hold, squeeze and breathe in, with no setup required
• Re-scentable with Hysses Room Scent Spray, so one beloved plushie can be refreshed again and again
• Orchid's delicate floral character is traditionally associated with comfort and emotional tenderness.
• Ambrette's warm, plant-derived musk supports a sense of quiet ease and grounding.

Ingredient Spotlight

Orchid

• Adds Soft Floral Comfort: Its powdery floral character gives the blend a tender, reassuring softness.
• Evokes Quiet Intimacy: Traditionally associated with gentle warmth, it makes each squeeze of the plushie feel personal and unhurried.
• Forms the Floral Heart: Provides the luminous centre of Orchid Ambrette.

Ambrette

• Grounds the Blend: Its warm, plant-derived musk brings skin-close depth to delicate florals.
• Creates an Embrace-like Aroma: Soft and enveloping, it enhances the comforting nature of the plushie.
• Adds Lasting Character: Gives the scent a smooth, rounded finish.

Essential Oils

• Orchid: Orchid is traditionally associated with tender warmth and emotional comfort, bringing a delicate, powdery elegance to aromatherapy rituals. Its luminous floral character feels refined and gentle, making it particularly suited to moments of quiet restoration and personal connection.
• Ambrette: Ambrette seed offers a warm, skin-close aroma with a naturally soft musk character, traditionally used across Asia for its grounding properties. Its gentle, enveloping warmth supports a sense of ease and emotional balance without being overwhelming.

Full Ingredients List

Fagopyrum esculentum (Buckwheat) Hull, Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Oil, Hibiscus Mochatus (Ambrette) Seed Oil

(Ecocert) - Ecocert/Cosmos certified ingredient
* - Natural components of essential oil