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If you’ve spent more hours than you’d care to admit scouring high and low for the perfect gift for that special someone in your life, but have still come up short, welcome to the only gift guide you’ll need from now on.
When searching for the ideal birthday gift, graduation treat, Valentine's gift, or just because, our dedicated edit is here to save the day - not to mention your precious brain cells. Shopping can be tough, and it’s often even harder for people you know really well.
To that end, we’ve put together a selection of the nicest gift ideas designed for men of all tastes. We’ve cherry-picked the best, most wonderful ideas that will leave him beaming with joy, whatever the occasion.
We’re talking everything from cool tech and practical DIY accessories to boozy gifts and stylish accessories that’ll update his wardrobe in a flash, ready for whatever 2024 throws at him.
Whether you’ve budgeted for a little luxury, or want to make a grand gesture to thank him for being your personal rockstar, consider this your cheat sheet to give him the best present ever.
Shop our favourite gifts for men below
Fashion Gifts
Arket Seersucker Jacket
If convenience is your kryptonite, Arket’s seersucker jacket is an investment you won’t regret. An easy grab-and-go design, the crinkled fabric means it’ll be ready to wear whatever the scenario, whether it’s been scrunched in your tote bag or stuffed in a drawer – and navy will compliment just about everything in your wardrobe.
TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph
If you’ve got the readies to splash out on a serious style investment, few gifts are nicer than a luxury watch.
TAG Heuer’s motor racing-inspired timepiece is a treasure - think 44mm fine-brushed and polished steel case, gorgeous green face and chronograph counters - that will stand the test of time.
Comme Des Garçons Play x Converse 70s Hi-Top Canvas Trainers
It is nigh on impossible to go wrong with a pair of Chucks. The shoe has been around for decades and instantly lends a youthful look to practically any wardrobe. The only thing better? This collab with Comme Des Garçons puts the luxury brand's motif on the side for a splash of colour to the monochromatic look.
Men's Sky Blue Joulter Linen Shorts
The epitome of beach-ready sophistication, no man’s summer wardrobe is complete without a pair of glorious 100 per cent linen shorts. Love Brand is also home to a matching linen shirt that should tickle your fancy, or even matching mini-me options for new dads and their little ones.
Grooming Gifts
Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Kit
Has he audibly begun complaining about the state of his visage? Time to crack out the big guns with Dr. Barbara Sturm and her seven-step collection of minis designed to put a sparkle back in his eye and gleam in his skin. Containing luxe skincare and treatments like a face mask, hyaluronic serum and niacinamide, the set is a straightforward way to revitalise weathered complexions.
Augustinus Bader The Light Cream
Well known for The Rich Cream, Augustinus Bader’s cult product loved by beauty editors and celebrities alike, The Light Cream is the brand’s more recent formula with the same actives yet a lighter consistency making it ideal for men’s coarser skin.
It’s a moisturiser that hydrates, balances, renews, and protects, improving the complexion’s appearance whilst preventing shine. An investment worth making.
Le Labo Santal 33 Shower Gel 237ml
Master perfumer Le Labo creates addictive scents - and Santal 33 is our favourite. What better way to wake up every morning than lathering up in the shower surrounded by notes of sandalwood, leather, and iris? Enriched with vitamin E, aloe vera, and flaxseed extract, it will leave their skin feeling soft, smooth, and perfectly conditioned - and they'll smell divine.
Patricks FS1 Volcanic Sand and Crushed Diamond face scrub
Perhaps the best face scrub you’ll ever try, Patricks’ formula not only smells incredible, but is also packed full of active ingredients that reduce ingrown hairs, eliminate dead skin cells and thoroughly clean pores, not to mention age-defying peptides, multivitamins and anti-irritants that leave skin smoother, clearer and well nourished.
Oral-B iO9 Black Onyx Electric Toothbrush with Charging Travel Case
Ensure a gleaming pair of chops for 2024 and beyond with the gift of Oral-B's iO9 toothbrush. It offers seven modes to personalise your twice-daily brushing habits and once paired with the app, offers 3D tracking to ensure you're getting a dentist-level of clean. It comes with a charging travel case so you won't have to go without when you're away from home.
Aesop Shine Hair & Beard Oil 25ml
A brand we’re sure needs no introduction, Aesop is an expert Australian bodycare label that’s now a global favourite. From the hand cleanser to the face oil, we’re yet to try a product we don’t like – this oil included.
A silicone-free blend of fatty acids and natural seeds, just two or three drops of this lightweight formula will give your facial hair a smooth, shiny finish like no other. As is the brand’s signature, the aromatic scent will keep you coming back for more.
Tom Ford Noir For Men Extreme Eau De Parfum 100ml Spray
A new fragrance is always well received - especially if it’s Tom Ford. A masculine, woody perfume, it’s a rich and intense scent that’s perfect to wear through autumn and winter. Long-lasting and well-priced for a large 100ml bottle, it’s the ideal gift for the modern gentleman.
111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting And Firming Face Mask - Pack Of 5
111SKIN’s face masks are a quick fix to transform tired and dull-looking skin - whether it’s in preparation for the night, or to banish the hangover the next day. Packed full of potent actives, anti-ageing ingredients, and powerful peptides, these will tighten, diminish fine lines, lift, and sculpt.
Tenga Spinner twist 03 shell
A men's adult toy that's unassuming enough to keep lying around, Tenga is the new sexual wellness sensation that's taken Japan by storm.
Manscaped The Performance Package 4.0
Best for: preventing nicks
Made famous by that Pete Davidson campaign, Manscaped has fast become a bathroom cabinet mainstay - and for good reason. Whether you're considering the skin safe technology which prevents nicks (after months of use, we've not once been cut by the blade) or the spotlight which lights up areas that are difficult to see, the brands innovative shaver - named 'The Lawn Mower' - is next level when compared to its competitors.
This Performance Package contains everything the well-groomed man needs: the electric shaver, an ear and nose hair trimmer and a range of products to stop chafing and ingrown hairs - and you can transport the whole set around in the nifty portable zip-up case.
Tech Gifts
AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Apple’s second generation of the iconic AirPods Pro is the ultimate treat for the music-lover in your life. With a brand new chip for better audio quality, double the noise cancellation, higher touch control functionality, and even a speaker that can play an alert when you misplace them, they’re an upgrade that’s worth it.
Fitbit Versa 3
Fitness fans and tech freaks alike will adore the Fitbit Versa 3. It has a battery that will last six days, built-in voice assistants, GPS, heart rate monitors and activity and sleep trackers, with the option of personalised insights through the Fitbit app.
Whether he’s trying to hit his PB or he’s just starting out on his gym journey, this little gizmo will keep him on track.
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
A great budget camera, and a fine choice for beginners, the E-M10 is small and aimed at still photographers, while still retaining some video capabilities.
Its 20MP sensor conforms to the Micro Four Thirds standard, meaning it is smaller than the full frame or APS-C sensors found elsewhere, and brings a 2x crop factor to your lenses. The camera is perfectly capable of taking amazing pictures, and the smaller sensor means it can be even more compact than its mirrorless peers.
While it lacks a few advanced features, such as phase-detect autofocus, 4K/60 video recording, and microphone or headphone sockets for video use, it does have an effective IBIS system, offering up to 4.5 stops of stabilisation.
The Micro Four Thirds lens mount is supported by Olympus and Panasonic, with third parties such as Sigma and Samyang bringing more budget-friendly options to the table.
The other thing about the E-M10 is its pleasing retro style. It’s a fully modern camera, though, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in, and a great range of in-camera effects via the Advanced Photo mode.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3
Ultimate Ears’ latest release, the Wonderboom 3, is an ultraportable speaker. Dust and water resistant, drop proof, 360 degree sound and bass and 14 hours of battery, it’s a mini speaker that packs a big punch measuring just 10.4cm by 9.5cm. You can even pair two together for serious stereo - double the speakers, double the fun.
Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker - Pack of 4
Whether it’s misplacing keys, your wallet, or ending up stranded at an airport without your luggage, everyone could do with a pack of AirTags that show you the direction and distance of your lost item. The battery lasts for over a year, is easy to replace, and is even water-resistant so no need to worry if you drop your keys in a puddle. Pair it with the AirTag Loop for an added extra.
Home Gifts
Smythson Chelsea Notebook with Slide in Mara
Fy! Vintage Photography Collection Sophia Loren Apprets To Drink New Year In Rome At Her Home Art Print
Wet your whistle in good company with the eternally glamorous Sophia Loren, ready to join you whatever the hour.
The snap, taken in the actress’s Rome house on January 1, 1963, offers a sense of refined hedonism that’ll look right at home by your drinks cabinet. Best paired with a black frame, although, as with all Fy! prints, oak and white colours are also available.
FLOWERBX Paradise Sterlitzia
Could his study do with a bit of greenery? Inject life into unloved corners with a gift from FLOWERBX’s plant selection. This Bird of Paradise beauty can grow up to two metres tall: impressive given it basically takes care of itself. It’ll be delivered in one of the florist’s white pots, which means it’s ready for placing and admiring instantly.
Scalextric Back to the Future Part 3' - Time Machine
It doesn't matter how old you get; for some, a Scalextric will always be an elite gifting option. Chuck in a little Back To The Future film nostalgia, and you're onto a winner.
This piece showcases the time-travelling DeLorean as a collector's edition from the third and final film. One for true 80s film buffs.
Paul Smith Sunseeker candle
If your best pal burns all their cash on candles, now’s your turn to add one to their collection. Paul Smith’s Sunseeker candle is a thing of beauty, housed in a beautiful blue and yellow glass holder and with a scent that’ll remind them of Mediterranean holidays: think Italian bergamot, mandarin, and basil.
Everyman Gift Vouchers
There are cinemas, and there are Everyman Cinemas. The picture house has managed the nigh-on impossible and prised film lovers off their sofa and into velvet upholstered seats to watch movies the way they were intended: on the big screen.
Whether your recipient is a regular or a rookie, the present of gift vouchers to the Everyman of their choice is bound to get the blockbuster reaction you're looking for.
The gift vouchers can be loaded with any value you choose starting from £20, making them a smashing option for most budgets.
Food & Drink Gifts
Cuisinart indoor pizza oven
- Power: 2100W
- Dimensions: H46.7 x W48.7 x D27.3cm
- Weight: 12.72kg
- Fuel: mains
No gas, no wood pellets, no garden - no problem. Make pizza your way quickly and easily with Cuisinart's pizza oven which is designed for indoor use.
The electric device, which can also be used to bake bread, make cookies and grill meats and veggies, boasts a rapid heat-up time (we're talking 400°C in less than 10mins) and comes with all the accessories to help you turn out delicious personalised pizzas in minutes - including a pizza peel to slide it in and out of the blazing temperatures like a pro.
The oven comes with a 12-inch pizza stone for making wood-fired style thin and crispy creations and there's a deep pan dish for crafting speciality pies too. Set up is a doddle and it comes with a timer so you don't have to pace by the viewing window to see when your masterpieces are ready (which is rather fun anyway).
Far tastier than a takeaway, and nowhere near the cost either this is a superb kitchen appliance for any home that appreciates a hot slice. Family pizza night will never be the same again.
Big Green Egg Large BBQ & Acacia Wood Shelves Nest Bundle with ConvEGGtor
Best for: Ultimate BBQ fans
- Cooking space: up to 46cm
- Fuel type: charcoal
- Weight: 73kg
We're not saying it's the easiest thing to gift-wrap, but any BBQ fan worth his curing salt will be overjoyed with a Big Green Egg as a present.
As spotted in Alain Ducasse's gleaming Dorchester kitchen, the brand has a collection of charcoal BBQs to suit all homes, from table-top designs to garden showstoppers. There's enough cooking space to make up to 10 portions and with two folding shelves set on either side, there's enough space to lay out plates, condiments and sides too. The ceramic insert allows this BBQ to do so much more than grilling: you can roast, slow-cook, smoke, bake and more.
If you've got the deep pockets and space, this Big Green Egg is the perfect investment in summer BBQs to come.
HexClad 7-Piece Hybrid Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Best for: cheffy flair
It's the cult US brand gaining serious traction on UK soil: HexClad, dubbed ‘the Rolls Royce of pans’ by Gordon Ramsay and used by every food blogger worth their hand-picked Himalayan salt, is making ripples in the cookware world.
The coveted hybrid pan functions like a non-stick thanks to the hexagonal grid on the pan’s surface, while performing like stainless steel with the robustness of cast iron. We’ve not stopped using ours since we got it, from heating refried beans for taco night, whipping up a weeknight stir fry and searing steak before finishing it off in the oven.
For the home chef with Masterchef ambitions, the 7-piece cookware set offers a serious upgrade to any kitchen. Comprising three pans and a wok with lids, they are non-toxic and PFOA-free too. So confident is HexClad in its pans that the whole lot comes with a lifetime guarantee.
KitchenAid 5KCM1209BOB Drip Filter Coffee Machine
The KitchenAid 5KCM1209BOB Drip Filter Coffee Machine has the capacity for up to 12 mugs of coffee in one go, making it a great choice if you’re living in a big household or seem to find yourself surrounded by people who say “Oh, go on then!” when you politely faux-offer to make them a cup as well.
With its reusable gold tone permanent filter and keep warm function, it’s also useful if you constantly need a caffeine top-up throughout the day without having to fuss around waiting for the water to heat up each time.
Tefal OptiGrill+
For the man who lives from snack to snack, Tefal's OptiGrill+ will prove an invaluable friend. The machine offers six cooking programmes and four temperature settings with a cooking level indicator to show when ingredients go from rare to well done. If he's searing steak, this feature will ensure it cooks perfectly. Measuring 14.6D x 14.2W x 6.5Hcm, the appliance is compact enough to sit on the counter but can easily be stored when not in use.
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 x Paola Paronetto
Got some celebrating to do? Reach for Veuve Clicquot’s new Grande Dame expression made with celebrated Italian artist Paola Paronetto. Famed for her use of colour, Paronetto has treated the 2015 Grande Dame bottles to a change of outfit, with brightly coloured gift boxes made from a mix of natural hemp paper and cardboard, making them ripe for present-giving.
Once popped, you can expect to savour a bright and sparkling Champagne, silky on the tongue and fruity on the palate. One to delight and spoil the jolliest of fellows.
Krone Cap Classique
Searching for a new sparkling wine to shake up any creeping Prosecco dependency? Look south of the equator to the sun-soaked vineyards of Tullbagh, South Africa.
This is where you'll find Krone, a new to the UK sparkling wine made with grapes picked at night before cold fermentation process. A sip shows that the innovative approach pays off: expect cool, refreshing flavour humming with notes of peach, pineapple and melon.
As for the price? Well, that doesn’t hurt either.
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Reserva Rum Cask Finish
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Reserva Rum Cask Finish is the whisky to buy for special occasions or for gifting the whisky aficionado in your life. It’s definitely not one for throwing back while the footie'son or generously dolling out into cocktails - partially due to its high price but mostly because of its impressive flavour profile.
Glenfiddich is also one of the most versatile whiskies around, pairing brilliantly with food, cigars or sipping neat (or with an ice cube if you find it a little too intense). Expect a hint of spicy ginger, thanks to its finishing process: this whisky was finished in casks used previously to age Caribbean rum.
Belgrove Hazelnut Rum
Rum: not just for pirates, as it turns out. This small-batch variety from Cumbria producer Carmel Spirit Company is a drop of pure indulgence thanks to the luscious notes of toasted hazelnut, cocoa and vanilla. A boozy liquidised chocolatey spread, in other words. It’s all the justification you need to mix with a breakfast cocktail in celebration.
Everleaf
Looking for a gift with all the flavour and none of the booze? Everleaf is fast becoming one of the most popular bottles in the low and no drinks category thanks, in large part, to its versatility. The brand offers three expressions - Everleaf Forest, Everleaf Mountain, and Everleaf Marine - which can be enjoyed with a mixer or sloshed into a non-alcoholic cocktail.
Each iteration is made with high-quality natural ingredients and offers a pleasing complexity to drinks (Forest echoes Campari flavours, for example) with zero hangovers to contend with in the morning. Cheers to that.
Dishoom Chutney Gift Set
We've yet to meet leftovers that couldn't be elevated with a touch of spice. Go the gourmet route by adding dollops of Dishoom's famous Indian chutneys to your larder.
Sporty Gifts
Adidas Copa Mundial Boots
Upper: Leather
Ground: Firm
Inject your footie kit with a touch of 90s nostalgia with Adidas’ Copa Mundial Boots that have a retro-inspired design and black and white colourway. Although they’re not specifically designed for a wide fit, the timeless silhouette is a roomier shape when you compare it to the majority of contemporary designs. You’ll be bending it like Beckham in no time.
Aspinal of London Golf Scorecard Holder
Whether they’re a pro golfer or a fairweather player, if one thing’s for sure, every sportsman needs to keep track of the score - and what better way to take note than using Aspinal’s leather scorecard holder? With the option for luxury gift wrap and personalisation, this 100 per cent leather design with silk lining is a thoughtful gift for any lover of the sport.
Approach S42 Black Ceramic Bezel with Black Band
Fuel his golfing obsession with Garmin’s smartwatch which not only tracks his game, but will give him helpful pointers on improving it too. Think of it as a wrist-worn golf pro: this thing can display wind speed, suggest clubs to use and give helpful tips on the best direction to aim, plus loads more helpful features. Will suit golf-mad dads to a tee.
Soho Home White City Towel
Infuse your poolside aesthetic with some Seventies nostalgia courtesy of this cabana-striped towel used at Soho House White City. Displaying a burnt orange and monochrome striped print and a fluffy Turkish cotton construction, the towel is an excellent choice for all.
Theragun Mini 4th Generation Percussive Therapy Massager
Whether they’re into their fitness or suffering from muscle pain, give the gift of relief and recovery with Theragun. The Mini is the smallest and most portable of all the devices with a hand-held size.
It uses the same percussive massage therapy as the more costly devices with vibrations of short pulses of pressure. There are three speeds and the option to customise treatments. It’s also quieter than the previous generation models.
Prices from £175 to £549.
Salomon ACS + OG Unisex Sportstyle Shoes
Best for: long city walks
Salomon is arguably the coolest sneaker brand on the market at present. The ACS + OG is designed for long, leisurely strolls, from easy hikes to a brisk flit around Victoria Park. The stride-stabilising Agile Chassis System promises cushioning and control while absorbing shock. Pick from a punchy display of colour combinations from raspberry pink to neutral hazelnut and stride in style.