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Say it with a ritzy cologne (or a fuzzy sweater).
By Lori Keong and Timothy Beck Werth
Yeah, yeah, Valentine’s Day is a fake holiday. But don’t get it twisted: the stakes are very much real. Making a shortlist of Valentine's gifts for him is a good place to start, because no matter how anti-capitalist your giftee claims to be, they will be secretly disappointed if you don’t buy them a gift, and will read way too deeply into whatever you get them if you do. It’s a real rock-and-a-hard-place situation, but it’s better to take your chances with the latter. That's why we’ve compiled this list of can’t-fail Valentine's Day gift ideas for him that just about every guy will love—including gadgets that both of you can enjoy on a date night in, comfy but stylish layers for his glossiest fits yet, and skincare picks that'll nudge him in the right direction. Good luck out there, everybody.
The Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, at a Glance
We still have time before Valentine's Day shopping truly kicks off in earnest (i.e. before you need to shell out extra for expedited shipping). But just in case you want to get straight to the goodies, here are some sure winners that make for the perfect gift for the man you're shopping for.
- The Best Gift for Coffee Lovers: Atlas Coffee V-Day Chocolate and Gift Set,
$99$89 - The Best Gift for Bearded Fellas: Braun 13-in-1 Hair Trimmer, $130
- The Best Gift for Your Rugged Friend: Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Jacket, $298
- The Best Gift for Audiophiles: Sonos One, $219
- The Best Gift for Outdoorsy Folks: Lululemon Insulated Hiking Pant, $248
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Filson
24-Hour Tin Cloth Briefcase
This classic briefcase is a grown-up version of his backpack, and who knows, it might just score him a promotion.
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Caldera + Lab
The Body Bar
Give your guy a fresh-scented body bar from this GQ Grooming Award-winning brand. Instead of plastic microbeads, it uses a blend of natural exfoliants and essential oils.
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Bang and Olufsen
Beosound A1 Waterproof Portable Speaker
Most party speakers favor tacky designs and RGB lights, but not this one. And where other speakers are merely splashproof, the A1 is a true submersible.
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Epic Games
Alan Wake 2
A new game he can lose himself in for hours that ranks among the greatest of all time for horror aficionados.
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Todd Snyder x Timex
Blackout Watch
If your giftee is into the all black everything aesthetic, he'll love this blackout watch, which he'll actually be able to read.
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Cableami
Boa Aviator Hat
Let him cosplay as Elmer Fudd while he chases you, his wascally wabbit.
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Le17septembre
Knitted Polo
Everyone's wearing a knitted polo nowadays, and it's about as close as a guy can get to looking like Jacob Elordi without standing on stilts and speaking in an Australian accent.
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Byredo
Suede Hand Lotion
He'd never buy himself bougie lotion, but you know he deserves to smell like a million bucks and have the smoothest skin known to man.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
Jade Porcelain Cup
The only tea he ever involves himself in usually comes from the green, black, or oolong varieties.
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Patagonia
Black Hole Duffel 40L
We called Patagonia's re-vamped Black Hole duffels as “overachievers,” which only means one thing: The overpacker in him can finally stuff his bag with abandon.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080v13
New Balance really nailed the cushiony feel with the Fresh Foam, so much so that he'll feel like he's running on clouds.
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Ooni
Volt 12 Pizza Oven
If you're lucky, he'll invite you over for weekly pizza nights with pies that didn't come from the freezer.
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Aesop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Hydrating Cream
You can lead a man to water, but you can't always make him drink. Thankfully, Aesop has enough curb appeal that with this in hand, he'll at least be tempted to hydrate his face every once in a while.
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Handcrafted Long-Sleeve 3-Button Sweater Polo
An invitation to show a little more skin this year.
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REI
America the Beautiful Parks Pass 2024/2025
For the guy who's always down to break new ground, explore the unknown, and maybe even share a tiny van with you out there off the grid, this pass gains you entry to a bunch of new territory to explore around the country.
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Nike
ACG Moc Sneakers
Sensible slip-ons in a pulse-spiking shade, from the Swoosh's ACG line? A slam-dunk as far as Valentine's Day gifts go.
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Braun
13-in-1 Hair Trimmer
Getting him one of our favorite beard trimmers will be a subtle nudge to remind him that No Shave November ended two months ago.
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Todd Snyder
Space-Dyed Linen Cotton Cardigan
Wearing his heart on his sleeve has never looked dreamier.
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Huckberry x Blundstone
1320 Chelsea Boot
Turns out limited-edition Blunnies are the key to his heart.
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Tom Ford
Myrrh Mystere Eau de Parfum
Ford's typically sultry cologne—which mixes notes of myrrhe, sandalwood, and sweet vanilla—is practically an aphrodisiac, and makes for a sensational signature scent all year-long.
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Le Mont St Michel
French Moleskin Work Jacket
Nothing more romantic than the kind of trend-resistant jacket that he'll want to keep around for decades to come, no matter what life throws at him. Everytime he wears it, he'll have reason to think of you.
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Apple
Watch Series 9 [GPS + Cellular 45mm]
For your type A valentine who's always self-optimizing, stat by stat by stat.
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Acne Studios
Multicolor Check Scarf
It's a classic for a reason, but in a pattern that feels as new and exhilarating as a first crush.
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Beer Drop
Craft Beer Box
For the guy whose love language is receiving a trove of deep cuts from the best breweries from across the land.
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Atlas Coffee
Chocolate and Coffee Gift Set
Name a better duo than chocolate and rich coffee beans...we'll wait.
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Alex Mill
V-Neck Lightweight Cashmere Sweater
This sweater is so soft he'll be wondering why you keep hugging him (it's the sweater).
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The Elder Statesman
Cashmere Socks
Remember when socks as a gift used to be a punishment? That quickly ended once we became adults, especially when those socks are as luxe and soft as cashmere.
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Firsthand
Find Your Style Sample Kit
Whether he has Yu-Gi-Oh spikes or a Johnny Bravo pomp, he can keep his hair in check with some of this excellent schmutz.
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Miansai
Thin Lennox Jasper Ring
You liked it, so you put a ring on it. Just not that ring.
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Flint and Tinder
Flannel-Lined Waxed Jacket
He's always under-dressing for the weather, but a jacket this good (and warm) will be the perfect outerwear piece for many years to come.
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Sonos
One Speaker
He'll finally stop talking about how badly he wants a Sonos One now that he actually has one of the best speakers around.
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Nintendo
Switch
A Nintendo Switch could take your relationship to the next level. Playing head-to-head on Mario Kart is another story.
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lululemon
Fast and Free Lined Shorts
"Babe, maybe this year should actually give running a shot before you decide it's not worth all that effort."
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Humanrace
Routine Pack
A sampler skincare gift set for the guy who wants to age as gracefully as Pharrell.
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