BEST GIFTS FOR HIM

Ever asked the men in your life ‘what do you want?’ only to be met with shrugged shoulders and the classic ‘whatever you think I’ll like’ response? Stress-searched ‘best gifts for men’ weeks in advance, but ended up wrapping the same Lynx Africa set you get them every year? Well, take the hassle out of gift shopping and read our roundup of gift ideas for men, from Christmas gifts to birthday gifts and everything in between.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all gift for your boyfriend, husband, dad, brother and best friend – but we’re confident you’ll find something they’ll love among our edit. We’re not just recommending men's accessories, watches and fragrance (but don’t get us wrong, they do make great gifts for men), we’ve sprinkled in a few novelty gifts and other things you may not have expected to be cool gifts for guys, too.

Everyone loves being gifted a jumper, but a toasty jacket hits different, especially when you take cold weather into account. Remember, good-quality winter layers are always a worthy investment. While they may carry a heftier price tag, you can guarantee they’ll be worn season after season – making them one of the best gifts for men there is. Plus, we’ve covered all the best winter jackets to know right now, so you can pick in peace.

It’s winter, which means self-care is (or should be) a big priority. Our bestselling brands have defrosted their men's gift sets in time for the festive season – from skincare sets to men's grooming kits – and they're all designed to streamline his am and pm routines. If you've got intel on exactly which staple product he’s run out of, deliver him a refill – or even better, upgrade it to one of the premium grooming products on-site.

Perhaps the most classic gift of all time is the fragrance. Whether his preferred profile is fruity, floral, musky or woody, an eau de parfum is a certified crowd-pleaser. Stock him up on his favourite men's fragrance or take a risk and choose something he's never tried before. Guess Iconic is built for the guys with a more refined taste, while COACH Man is rebellious by nature.

Got a sneakerhead in your life? Then you already know trainers are some of the best gifts for him. Collectors love nothing more than adding a shiny new toy to their stash, so we’re sure he’ll appreciate a pair of some of the hottest kicks going. You can even tie a ribbon around some men's socks to gift alongside the sneakers as a little something extra.

If he starts every conversation with ‘it’s so cold’, a cosy scarf or new cap is an easy gifting win. Outside of showing off your adept listening skills, they’re functional gifts that can be worn year after year. Plus, they can be gifted for Christmas, birthdays, or just because. Checks are a key trend for AW25, so this green Bershka scarf is a solid choice, and a NY Yankees cap is a must if he swears by streetwear.

A good watch is what you get the guy who can’t check the time without opening TikTok on autopilot. His attention span may be beyond saving, but his time management skills and wrist game could do with a refresh. These Casio and Diesel watches are serving serious 90s Wall Street vibes. Whether you’re trying to impress someone or you’re self-gifting, a watch is a purchase that’ll stand the test of time (literally).

Sometimes you need something that speaks to his personality more than his style. What can he reliably take through life as trends evolve, he moves houses, or his hobbies change? We’re not in our Plato era, spurting philosophical questions for the sake of it – these questions are key to narrowing down the perfect sentimental gift. Think a mug that adds some luxury to his morning routine, or some high-tech headphones so all his favourite songs hit even harder.