With either Christmas, Father's Day, a birthday or Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's the time to look for the perfect present. It's often something of a headache to come up with an original and unexpected gift that is sure to surprise and please. In this article, you'll find advice on how to find the perfect surprise for every occasion, as well as gift ideas for men to suit all budgets.
How do you find the perfect gift?
Before embarking on the search for the ideal gift, it's important to ask yourself what's best suited to the occasion:
Father's Day
For Father's Day, it's best to opt for a personalised gift. These days, there are lots of companies and websites offering you the chance to create your own gift, such as a photo album or an everyday object created especially for the occasion.
Valentine's Day
For Valentine's Day, it's a good idea to choose a more intimate gift, to renew your feelings of love once again over a lovely evening together.
Birthday
On birthdays, we usually offer gifts that are sure to surprise, such as gift boxes, gourmet finds, relaxation or adventure days. There's a wide choice of options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Christmas
Christmas is all about sharing, laughter and family get-togethers over a good meal. It’s when we offer gifts that make our loved ones smile, make them happy, but above all presents that surprise.
Our ideas for gift boxes
The gourmet gift box
For your gourmet minded loved one, this is the ideal gift box. There are many different types to suit all palates, tastes and budgets:
- There's the wine tasting box, which offers a selection of bottles to discover and share. You'll find plenty of offers on wine-lovers' websites or direct from your wine merchant;
- Then there's the gourmet box, for an exceptional tasting menu experience in a top restaurant, for example;
Finally, there are assortments of local and artisanal products that allow you to discover the most delicious delicacies from a particular region, for example.
The wellness box
Men's wellbeing is becoming increasingly popular and the market has started to be flooded with a wide range of gift sets for those who like to take care of themselves:
- A voucher for a session at a spa, for a massage or a moment of relaxation is a great idea for a Christmas gift, for example;
- In a period where men love to sport a beard, a gift box containing a beard comb, maintenance oil, wax and special shampoo is sure to please;
A complete body care set, including perfume, shampoo and shower gel, from a leading cosmetics brand, for example.
The fashion set
For men who like to look their best every day, this box set is the ideal gift. The idea here is to give a garment or an entire outfit that you're sure will suit its recipient. A nice shirt for work, or a wool or cashmere jumper, for example, are excellent choices and will guarantee the success of your surprise!
To complete your fashion gift set, include a care accessory. For example, adding a steamer will allow you to care for and iron delicate fabrics without ever damaging them. There are two types to suit all needs:
- A portable steamer that can take you anywhere, even on holiday or on business trips. It's powerful and ultra-compact, so you can iron your clothes quickly and at any time;
- A very powerful vertical steamer that can handle large quantities of laundry very quickly. This is a piece of professional equipment used in hotels, dry cleaners and ready-to-wear shops.