These Valentine's Day Gifts Skip the Clichés
Valentine's Day is around the corner. A day full of love, romance, and heartfelt gifting. But buying Valentine's Day gifts is actually a minefield. It’s possible to miss the mark, giving in to cliché and being straight-up unoriginal.
Of course, the classic options of roses, chocolates, and a big kiss are timeless winners, but we’re thinking outside the box (of chocolates) this year.
We've scoured the net to bring you a selection of Valentine's Day gifts that your special someone will actually remember. From sexy scents to Kama Sutra workouts, here are 10 gifts for Valentine's Day 2022.
Shop 10 of the best Valentine's Day gifts to make this year the best one yet.
Diptyque Roses Room Spray
Take the cliché and make it your own. A bouquet of roses has been the go-to gift since Valentine's Day began. This Diptyque spray smells just as good and lasts a lot longer.
CDLP Jock Strap
It's been too long for men to wait to be granted permission to wear sexy underwear, too. Luckily, CDLP has flipped that stereotype with every drop since it was founded. For 2023, and just in time for Valentine's Day, no less, the CDLP Jock Strap finally makes its way into the Core collection.
HO HO COCO Handle With Care Cap
There are many sides to Valentine's Day. While some see it as a day of lovemaking, it's also the day to show your tender side. This cap from HO HO COCO shows your Valentine's Day mood.
Le Labo Ambroxyde 17
We've already established that scent is one of the more powerful senses when it comes to intimacy, so setting the vibe is essential. Nobody does that better than Le Labo and, as if it were planned, the brand just dropped a new candle in time for V-Day. Ambroxyde may not sound all that romantic, but the synthetic molecule works perfectly in combination with musks, some woods, a few jasmine petals, and moss for a woody yet delicate finish — just like Valentine's Day if all goes to plan.
Seventy One Gin x Trudon Candles Gift Box
Valentine's Day is all about excess and luxury. This collaboration between Seventy One Gin and storied French perfumier Trudon embodies just that. A bottle of high-end gin to be consumed on the rocks or in a gold martini (add vermouth and a twist of grapefruit) joins a box of luxury Trudon scented candles. It's basically a starter pack for the perfect Valentine's Day treat,
Byredo Rosa Lip Balm
Byredo's famous Rose lip balm is useful and beautiful: it moisturizes at the same time as coloring for a femme-fatale finish.
Kama Sutra Workout
Get fit while making love? Sounds like a New Year's resolution and a Valentine's Day gift rolled into one raunchy package. This book features a range of poses to practice with a partner that allow you to work hard and play hard at the same time.
Hatton Labs Baroque Pearl Bracelet
No, jewelry for Valentine's Day is not groundbreaking, but you can avoid the cliché by opting for unique pieces like this pearl bracelet by Hatton Labs.
Chopova Lowena Rose Necklace
This is not your average Valentine's Day necklace. Chopova Lowena puts an irreverent twist on the usually boringly modest romantic necklace. Five carabiners make up one side of this piece with chunky chainlinks holding up the rose pendant.
Tekla Fabrics Hooded Bathrobe
There's nothing like a bit of pampering to show them how much they mean to you. Give the gift of exuberant comfort with a Tekla robe this year.
Gucci Valentine's Day Card Case
Gucci sets a refined tone for Valentine's Day gifting with this card case. It's a timeless accessory (like your love) detailed with LOVE in bold red letters across the Gucci monogram build.
Rostersox Love Socks
Keeping your socks on is taboo unless they're this exact pair.
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