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Maison MargielaFor him
For a partner who likes warm scents
A warm, spicy scent of pink pepper, rum, tobacco leaf and vanilla, in the apothecary-style Replica bottle. Choosing a scent says you know him well, which is why this is a partner's gift.
Skip it if he has a signature cologne he loves, or prefers fresh citrus scents to warm, sweet ones
$144.49Limited time dealEnds by Nov 4List Price: $170.00 (15% less)at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Harney & Sons
For the afternoon tea drinker
A printed tea chest holding 36 individually wrapped sachets, six each of six Harney & Sons blends, and refillable once it is empty. A tidy, generous thank-you for a desk, a staff room or a host.
Skip it if they only drink coffee, or want to choose decaf or herbal blends only
$32.95at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickVossAginFor her
A milestone anniversary
A two-carat round lab-grown diamond, F–G color and VS1 clarity with AGI certification, set to float on the chain in 14k white or yellow gold. A milestone piece with a certificate to go with it.
Skip it if you'd rather give a natural diamond or she seldom wears necklaces
VossAgin offer
$1,921 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through March 31, 2027.
$2,720at VossAgin as of Oct 26, 2:12 AM ET Details
Fujifilm
For starting a shared photo album
Prints credit-card-size photos in seconds, with a selfie mirror, close-up mode and a self-timer that make two-person shots easy. A small, practical way to start a physical album of the year ahead. Film is sold separately.
Skip it if they would rather keep every photo on their phone than pay for and store prints
$89.00at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Slip
For the light sleeper and the frequent flyer
A sleep mask in 22 momme long-fiber mulberry silk with an elastic strap, designed to block light and to be gentle on skin and hair. Small enough for a carry-on, and a nicer object than the airline version.
Skip it if they find anything over the eyes uncomfortable, or already travel with a silk mask
$72.00at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickDysonFor her
For the woman who travels often
32% smaller and 25% lighter than the full-size Supersonic Nural, with automatic universal voltage, three heat and two speed settings, and a concentrator. For anyone tired of hotel hair dryers.
Skip it if she rarely travels; the full-size Supersonic suits daily home use better
$299.99at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
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Maison MargielaFor her
For an anniversary, if she likes warm scents
A warm, subtly sweet amber skin scent that Margiela frames around an ideal partner, in eau de parfum strength for longer wear. The romantic story makes it, we think, a natural anniversary pick.
Skip it if she wears only fresh, citrusy or green scents
$172.49Limited time dealEnds by Nov 4List Price: $230.00 (25% less)at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:30 AM ET Details
Barefoot DreamsFor her
For slow winter mornings
The brand's signature plush CozyChic knit in a robe designed for women, and it machine washes on a cold, gentle cycle. A soft upgrade for slow winter mornings.
Skip it if she runs warm or prefers a light cotton or terry robe
$82.16List Price: $99.00 (17% less)at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Baxter of CaliforniaFor him
For the man who skips skincare
A fragrance-free, oil-free moisturizer for normal to oily skin that absorbs quickly and dries to a matte finish, which suits the man who dislikes the feel of lotion.
Skip it if his skin runs dry; this formula is made for normal to oily skin
$23.80List Price: $28.00 (15% less)at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Maison Margiela
For someone who likes to try new scents
Four 0.24 oz eau de toilette minis from the Replica line: Beachwalk, Jazz Club, By the Fireplace and Afternoon Delight. A way to try several scents before committing to a full bottle.
Skip it if the recipient has worn one signature scent for years
$49.30Limited time dealEnds by Nov 4List Price: $58.00 (15% less)at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:30 AM ET Details
Nachtmann
For the host who mixes a proper drink
Two machine-made crystal coupes in Nachtmann's faceted Noblesse cut, about 5.8 inches tall, holding just over 6 ounces, and dishwasher safe. Classic enough for Champagne or a martini, and practical enough to use any night.
Skip it if their cabinets are already full of glassware, or their taste runs to plain, modern stemware
$39.90Typical price: $44.99 (11% less)at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Baxter of CaliforniaFor him
For the man growing a beard
A one-ounce conditioning oil with squalene and avocado oil, made to soften a beard and ease the itch of growing one out. Useful from the first weeks of stubble onward.
Skip it if he's clean-shaven year-round
$24.65List Price: $28.00 (12% less)at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Riedel
For the host who always pours a toast
Four 9 oz flutes in clear crystal glass, 8.5 inches tall, made in Germany with the Riedel logo on the base of the stem. Dishwasher safe, so they come out for every toast instead of waiting in a cabinet.
Skip it if they already own a good set of flutes, or prefer a wide coupe for sparkling wine
$81.20at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Viski
For the home bartender with a bar cart
A 24 oz cobbler shaker in stainless steel with an electroplated gold finish and Art Deco etching, plus a built-in strainer and measured cap. Handsome enough to live on the bar cart rather than in a drawer.
Skip it if they want a dishwasher-safe workhorse; Viski lists it as hand wash only
$39.49at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
Her first pair of diamond studs
Half a carat of lab-grown diamonds, G color and VS clarity, in 14k gold over sterling silver. Classic studs she can wear every day, from the office to dinner.
Skip it if she prefers solid gold settings or already wears diamond studs daily
VossAgin offer
$282 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through January 31, 2027.
$370at VossAgin as of Oct 26, 2:12 AM ET Details
French Bloom
For a toast everyone can share
A 0.0% sparkling rosé from Limoux, France, made with dealcoholized organic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine, with no added sugar and no added sulfites. A bottle every guest at the table can share in a toast.
Skip it if the host prefers traditional Champagne and sees alcohol-free wine as a compromise
$46.00at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Jenni KayneFor her
For a wardrobe built on good basics
A lightweight cashmere V-neck with ribbed trim, cut in Jenni Kayne's relaxed fit. Gray works under a coat or over a shirt, which makes it a sweater she is likely to wear most days of the colder months.
Skip it if you don't know her size, or she tumble-dries everything; cashmere needs a gentle wash and drying flat
$325.00at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
Parfums de MarlyFor her
For a lover of rose fragrances
A 75 ml parfum that opens on lychee and pear over a heart of Damascena rose and incense, settling into vanilla and musk. Warmer and more intense than a fresh floral.
Skip it if she has a signature scent or dislikes sweet, rosy fragrances
$430.00at Amazon as of Oct 26, 3:17 AM ET Details
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