BEST VALENTINE'S GIFTS FOR HIM AND HER
The Ultimate Guide to the Top Valentine's Gifts of 2025 That They'll Really Want
Our Cupids have been busily aiming arrows at this year's most original and exciting Valentine's gifts, to show your other half some big love with gifts they'll really want.
From stunning, chocolate books of love, to luxury buttock candles, romantic LEGO art and floral cookies to the world's first contactless wine aerator, a game-changing car gadget and saucy toys and Libido boosting goodies to put some fire into February 14th - read on to for our tried and tested guide.
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The Book of Love - Melt Chocolates
A stunning, luxury book of love that you can eat, made by Melt Chocolate artisans and featuring the greatest paintings on love? Marry me now!
The Ancient Greeks had eight words for the different flavours of love, Eros, Philia, Ludos, Agape, Philautia, Pragma, Storge and Xenia - and these are all represented in 12 beautiful artworks, containing luxury chocolate bars.
It is too beautiful to eat, but when you do, you will be rewarded with treats like their gourmet Amazonia dark chocolate, Madagascan red berry, an orgasmic blonde pistachio plus a range of smooth milk chocolates like their sea salt or Love crunchy bar.
BUY FROM MELT CHOCOLATES. £69.99
Callipygian Container Candle
A cheeky and elegant gift which smells as good as it looks.
Each Unwritten candle is handmade to order for a beautiful statement piece in the home.
They are hand-poured using 100% natural wax, with a gorgeous scent (even unlit) and come in a gorgeous gift box.
This is the ultimate candle to get into the mood with and we can't stop admiring these shapely, milky buttocks.
BUY FROM UNWRITTEN. £50
LELO SONA 2 Cruise Vibrator
Speaking of gifts she'll really want... the SONA™ 2 Cruise is clitorally amazing.
This discrete and ingenious gadget is designed to give bigger, longer and more intense fun times.
Made from premium, body-safe, soft silicone and completely waterproof, it features twelve sonic wave settings - instead of conventional vibrations - each with more intensity. The Cruise Control™ feature reserves extra power for the grand finale, unleashing additional oomph when pressed hard against the body.
Handily, it has extra long-lasting charge, so you won't be let down at the crucial moment, and it's cleverly sculpted with a large surface area for maximum pleasure.
BUY FROM LELO. £96.98
Playmate Aphrodisiac Chocolates
These aren’t any Valentine’s chocolates - these badboys contain FIVE natural aphrodisiac ingredients clinically proven to enhance sexual desire.
Presented in beautiful, luxury packaging, each box contains glossy artisanal heart treats, designed to break in two and share with your lover.
They contain a specially blended mix of natural ingredients including Ashwagandha, Arjuna, Maca root, Tribulus and Catuaba, to support relaxation, boost your libido and deepen connection and intimacy.
The ethical Colombian chocolates come in three sexy flavours - Sicilian Blood Orange, Raspberry and Champagne or Spiced Toffee Caramel - and no more than one per couple a day is recommended - their delicious chemistry really works...
BUY FROM PLAYMATELABS £29.99 for one box and £49.99 for two
Greenpan Padova Reserve Pink Frying Pan Set
Know what's really sexy? These blush pink frying pans. Phwoar.
They come as a romantic duo in two sizes (20cm and 19cm) and feature the latest PFAS-free Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick coating on high quality reinforced aluminium in a range of delicate pastels including Blush Pink, Mint Green, Light or Sky Blue and Sunshine Yellow.
Complemented by elegant stainless steel riveted handles with a hard-wearing, matt gold protective coating, the range has a gaggle of different pans and pots with tight fitting lids, in various sizes and prices.
And they're even dishwasher proof, although ours are so pretty, it took a while for us to brave soiling them with food.
BUY FROM GREENPAN. £95 for two piece frying pan set
Miller Harris Rose Candle
This luxury candle ticks every Valentine’s gifting box. Sophisticated, toxin-free with a long burn and a stunning, romantic scent of roses which fills the room.
Because it’s paraffin free and soy/rapeseed based, it burns at a cooler temperature and lasts much longer. The candles are available in assorted, glass colours and fragrances.
But for Valentine’s, it has to be Rose. And this candle has been developed with fresh rose petals, picked between May and June for their scent - the serene, floral fragrance, with gentle fruity accents of mandarin and blackcurrant is beyond delicious, reaching every corner of the room.
Portofino Dry Gin
Mamma Mia! This might be the most beautiful gin bottle this side of the moon, and luckily its style is matched by its substance.
The glamorous bottle is emblazoned with the vibrant colours and romance of the Portofino Italian Riviera, and looks like a luxurious perfume bottle - definitely one for the bar trolley.
Inside the bottle, they have meticulously selected 21 botanicals which fill the fragrant streets of the Riviera, from juniper, lemon and rosemary, to lavender.
The bright and crisp flavour took us straight to the cobbles and pastel houses of the Mediterranean coast. We also loved its versatility - it makes a zingy and rich G&T and even works brilliantly in a Negroni.
BUY FROM BOUTIQUE BRANDS. £42.50
Yvonne Ellen - Bee Wine Glasses & Bee Drinks Tray
This stunning drinks tray and glasses are the perfect way to show your honey that she's the bee's knees.
Yvonne Ellen is famed for her quirky and opulent homeware, encapsulated by this beautiful, blush pink wooden tray, emblazoned with her bee design, with blue and shimmering gold detailing.
Topped with her beautiful, matching wine glasses, you can present a tipple fit for a Queen Bee.
They're made from fabulously luxurious soda lime glass, in delicate green and pink, and decorated with her trademark, gold bees and elegant patterns. They are exquisite - super light, with colours which catch the light and the perfect pair to toast your lover with, this Valentine's.
BUY FROM YVONNE ELLEN. Bee Wine Glasses, £25 (set of 2) Bee Drinks Tray £20
Bellamie Apéritif
Pop your Bellamie’s cherry, with this elegant new French apéritif, crafted exclusively from cherry tree blossom, fruit and stones and natural ingredients.
It’s a wonderfully original alternative to the traditional citrus or bitter aperitifs, with a bold combination of sour, jammy cherries and sweet spice.
We loved it simply sipped over ice, but it also elevates a glass of bubbly, or a summer Spritz and makes a perfect, sour cherry Negroni - its ruby red colour looks great in a glass, too.
It’s a modern take on the French Guignolet liqueur, which originated in the 17th century and might just be our new favourite tipple this summer.
Italicus Rosolio dI Bergamotto
This premium Italian apéritif is wonderfully versatile, perfect for Valentine's cocktails, vegan and comes in a beautiful bottle, ticking all the boxes for gifting your tipple-loving lover.
It has a refeshing citrus flavour, with delicate bergamot orange and floral notes.
And we loved it in a Spritz, topped with bubbly and salty green olives.
It also makes a fabulous Margarita twist, served with tonic and grapefruit soda.
It's an impressive looking gift, with design nods to ancient Roman columns, while its base is shaped like a Bergamot fruit, and the marbled cap is inspired by Northern Italian gothic architecture.
BUY FROM WAITROSE. £31.50
CANYON True Wireless Headset
If music be the food of love, feed your partner’s ears with these nifty wireless headphones.
These clever, lilac numbers are designed for listening to high quality playback on the move.
It boasts up to 7.5 hours of playing time, so you won’t have to hear yourself panting, mid-jog. Its TWS function allows you to pair it with a second BT TWS speaker for an immersive stereo sound experience, as well as receiving phone calls and using voice assistant without touching your phone. It charges in its headphone box with a range of silicone ear tips to ensure a comfortable and snug fit.
BUY FROM RYMAN. £24.99
The Wade Fish Jug
These iconic jugs have been loved for 150 years and The Wade Fish Jug is the OG, from Wade Ceramics, whose original design inspired a gaggle of imitations.
These unique gluggle jugs are named after the pleasing gurgling noise they make when pouring from them, due to the cunning design in the fish tail, which doubles as a handle.
These are beautiful statement pieces, wonderfully crafted and make the perfect gift for pouring water, wine or even as a stylish vase. Wade has been a juggernaut in the ceramics world for over 200 years and their wonderful craftsmanship is clear on our jug, alongside some top-notch Koi gurgles.
BUY FROM WADE CERAMICS. From £34.99
Personalised Floral Bouquet Cookie
If you can't decide whether to send them beautiful flowers or a sweet treat, send both, in the shape of Baked by Steph's beautiful, bouquet cookies.
These personalised treats are hand-iced and arrive through your letterbox in a gorgeous, lilac gift box.
And you can show you've put the thought in, by having their name iced onto the edible gift tag.
They are too pretty to eat, but luckily they have a three month shelf life, so you can admire them for a while, before devouring these delicious, vanilla treats.
We managed to hold off for a day, before gobbling its moreish petals.
BUY FROM BAKED BY STEPH. £11.50
Well Heeled 2 Pedicure System - Magnitone London
Show her you worship her feet, by giving her the perfect pedicure companion.
The Well Heeled 2 system gently buffs away dry, hard skin for beautifully conditioned, salon-soft feet.
With dome-shaped micro-crystal rollers, you'll get better results under-toes and along the curves of the feet. And its ergonomically designed handle and light help to reach tricky places with ease. Lightweight, splash-proof and fully rechargeable via USB, it never slows down or loses power.
We were thrilled with our baby soft new trotters and look forward to showing them off, when the perpetual winter finally ends.
BUY FROM MAGNITONE. £30
The Awesome Hamper Company - Bath Bomb Gift Box
Love bomb your Valentine, with this luxurious hamper of eight, decadent bath bombs.
Fittingly, it includes two love heart bombs in Ylang & Rose and French Lavender, along with six excellent sized bombs in a gaggle of varieties, from Coconut Dream to Chamomile & Grapefruit.
There's also the option of personalising it, with your chosen card, and it comes in a pretty box, so no pesky wrapping dramas.
The fragrances are strong and glorious - our favourite being the Lemongrass & Mandarin - and are ideal for a romantic soak in the tub with your other half, this Valentine's.
Gather Gourmet Cocktails
This collection of gourmet cocktails is a delicious gift to toast Cupid’s big day.
The five ready-to-drink cans offer excellent twists on classics, like our personal favourite, the Spicy Mango Margarita, or the dreamy Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini, the Salted Caramel Banana, Raspberry Ripple or Caramelised Pineapple.
Perfect for a boozy date night from the comfort of your own home.
BUY FROM GOOD TIME IN. £17.50
Equilabo Anti-Ageing Nourishing Bakuchiol Serum
Give the gift of beautiful skin this Valentine’s with this game-changing oil serum, developed and tested by the world’s leading dermatologists.
We were stunned by its effects on wrinkles, lines, and hyperpigmentation, thanks to its secret weapon - Bakuchiol, from the Indian Babchi plant. It’s known as the “natural Retinol”, to help boost cell turnover and stimulate collagen production without the skin irritation and dryness often associated with retinol.
Our skin glugged down this hydrating formula, which is rich in vitamins, natural fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals and we had an immediate, healthy glow afterwards, which friends commented on.
BUY FROM EQUILABO LONDON. £195
Kairos Contactless Wine Aerator
This extraordinary gadget is the world's first contactless wine aerator and gave us the perfect reason to break Dry January.
In three, elegant colours - Mallard green, Charcoal and Burgundy - and small enough to fit in your pocket for restaurant trips, this gift is a game-changer for wine lovers, shortening the aerating time from minutes to seconds.
We simply placed the aerator near our wine glasses - it works on up to four glasses - selected the desired aeration time, and in under a minute, it had transformed our glass from a basic Malbec, to a soft, fruity and fragrant treat.
We specifically chose a high tannin Malbec to test it with, and were blown away by its advanced electromagnetic wave technology, which mimics a traditional decanter by accelerating oxygen molecules on the surface of red wine.
It's the must-have gift for the wine lover in your life, and means you don't have to wait to toast each other, on your romantic Valentine's dinner.
BUY FROM KAIROS. £199
Love LEGO Adult's Art Sculpture Set
Give your LEGO loving lover a beautiful, Love-themed set to build, which double's as an arty piece of home decor when finished.
This fabulous art building set for adults allows you to create a brick-built version of Robert Indiana’s famous LOVE sculpture, in a really impressive size and a satisfying - but not too tricky - skill level for us.
Pleasingly, just like the original, it has curved bricks in blue and green for the sides of the letters and we enjoyed the snap, when fitting the letters together.
Adorably, it comes with two sets of instructions, so you can make the iconic piece with you partner, and the finished masterpiece is all the more special, knowing you built it together.
BUY FROM LEGO. £69.99
CARLY OBD II Scanner
This game-changing gadget is the Valentine's gift that keeps on giving - and saving money - letting petrol heads take control of car maintenence and performance.
This advanced tool gives users the power to decode hidden data from their cars, offering full diagnostics, live data analysis, and coding options, all through one user-friendly mobile app.
Save your partner unnecessary trips to the mechanic, by diagnosing issues from the palm of their hand.
The scanner and app give comprehensive vehicle diagnostics, live data tracking and advanced coding options.
Simply plug it into your car's port, turn on ignition and voila, the app will identify any issues to keep on top of your car's health.
BUY FROM MY CARLY. RRP £74.80 (currently on sale for £59.89)
Burnt Faith Brandy
It's brandy Jim, but not as we know it. And the UK's first brandy brand is the perfect Valentine's surprise for your boozy bed fellow.
Move over, dusty old Cognac and Armagnac, this modern, new Walthamstow brandy is leading the way with exciting new wines, barrels and techniques.
The result is a genuinenly exciting liquid, with a fresh cherry and ginger nose; buttery caramel and orange flavours and a velvety, dark chocolate finish.
It's distilled with Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Blanc grape varieties; aged in barrels used for drinks like bourbon and cherry liquer, to develop its distinct flavour and the result is a winning Valentine's prezzie.
BUY FROM BURNT FAITH. £36
SANNOX Eau De Parfum by ARRAN Sense of Scotland
This luxury men's fragrance is pure sexiness in a bottle and will have you sniffing his neck like a truffle pig, this Valentine's.
We were amazed by how far a little goes - it's a rich and powerful scent, marrying earthy and floral tones like leather, amber, oud, pink pepper and saffron.
And it lasted a whole day, garnering compliments from strangers, who followed the scent like Bisto kids.
It is Scotland’s first, premium men’s fragrance collection and is crafted with Scottish ingredients native to the Isle of Arran, and blended with unfiltered, mineral-rich local water.
Your nose and your other half with thank you for this sensual Valentine's purchase.
BUY FROM ARRAN. £58
Mylas Moss Libido Blend
This is a gift you can both enjoy, with the all natural supplement formulated to ignite passion and improve sexual performance and stamina, for men and women.
The potent herbal blend is all natural and plant-based, using the perfect ratio of sexy herbs to create a powerful blend for Valentine's night activities.
Its nine magic herbs include Siberian Ginseng Root, Gingko Biloba Leaf, Cacao Beans, Calamus Root, Ginger, Calendula Flower, Nettle Leaf, Rue and Cinnamon Bark.
As well as helping to make the bedtime magic happen, they also increase energy and vitality, enhance mood and mental clarity, improve immune fucntion and hormone balance.
Just steep in hot water, strain and enjoy. Ding and very much, dong.
BUY FROM MYLAS MOSS. £18
SAVOIA Americano Rosso
Hailing from Italy - the country of passion and romance - this rose red, premium vino aperitivo is the perfect gift for the cocktail lover in your life.
This stylish tipple celebrates the country’s centuries-old aperitivo tradition, and is made with more than 20 botanicals.
We loved its bittersweet blend of Sicilian oranges, aromatic herbs, spices, and delicate floral notes. It's also 100% vegan.
And it's perfect for a host of romantic cocktails, from their Cherry and Chocolate - Savoia, Bourbon and two pinches of cocoa - to the Romeo & Juliet, made with Savoia, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto and Prosecco and garnished with rose petals and edible gold dust, if you're feeling particularly fancy.
BUY FROM MASTER OF MALT. £21.94
Castore Green Beanie Hat
Let your love go to his head, with this super soft and super warm, mint green beanie.
Featuring the Castore graphic and ribbed for your pleasure - and for the all-important durability and resilience - this high quality beanie is designed for exceptional warmth during active prusuits and everyday wear.
BUY FROM CASTORE. £22
Barbary & Oak Foundry Casserole Pan
YES, YES, YES Chef! This sexy casserole pan is a beautiful gift for cooking up a romantic meal.
It's the sort of pan you don't hide away in a drawer, but keep on show, to fire admiring glances at.
The deep green dish is made from robust and durable cast iron, with a non-stick and easy to clean enamel interior, which won't absorb odours or flavours.
Its domed lid is crowned with a luxurious, gold handle, emblazoned with Barbary & Oak's trademark tree.
And it can be used on all hobs, ovens and grills as well as a cold food server, for stylish, al fresco dining.
BUY FROM BARBARY & OAK. £42.99
Sweet Hamper Company - Valentine's Sweet Box
The ultimate sweetie box for your ultimate sweetheart.
This Valentine's Sweet Box contains 22 retro classics - from foam mushrooms and fizzy peaches to popping candy in traditional, striped candy bags - as well as modern favourites, like Haribo and Skittles.
It comes in a beautiful box, topped with shredded paper, brimming with goodies and personalised with a card and message of your choice.
It also features a range of love-themed goodies, like a giant heart lollipop, Love Hearts, and Juicy Red Lips. Sweet!
BUY FROM SWEET HAMPER COMPANY. £25.50
We have been gifted samples in order to provide honest and accurate tried and tested reviews. But we never feature anything we don't recommend
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