Valentine’s Day gift ideas: 16 presents they'll will genuinely love

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Valentine’s Day is only a couple of weeks away and while this may seem like plenty of time to prepare the perfect gift, it’s never too early to start looking.


We know how hard it can be to find a present to show your significant other how much you love them and, if you’re stumped for ideas, we’re here to help! We’ve put together a list of 16 gift ideas for women and men (or eight apiece) to help you find something they’re sure to love. From classic gifts like perfume, cologne or jewellery to more unique presents like a record player or one of the best Kindles, we’ve got something for everyone.

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Valentines Day gifts for her

When it comes to a Valentine's Day gift for the special woman in your life, flowers and chocolates are probably the first things that come to mind. However, if you want to branch out a bit and buy her something extra special, we have some ideas that may help.

Fashion and beauty gifts

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Perfume

A new signature scent is a great gift. Here are some popular perfume options that she’s sure to love: 

If you want to choose something a bit different but aren’t sure where to look, check out the perfume selection at Myer, Amazon and Sephora.

Jewellery

Show your love and appreciation with something new and shiny for her! Choosing the perfect piece of jewellery can be hard, so here are some retailers we suggest checking out to make the process easier:  

  • The Iconic - rings, necklaces and earrings of all sorts
  • Myer - a wide range of jewellery as well as jewellery boxes and stands so she can organise her jewellery collection

Homeware and accessory gifts

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Silk pillowcases

Silk pillowcases not only feel great, but they’re also good for the skin and hair. Spoil her with a new silky-soft pillowcase to ensure she gets her beauty sleep! Myer and Amazon both stock a wide range of options in lots of different colours so you can browse and find one that she will love.

Coravin Pivot Wine Preserver

If she’s a wine lover, she probably knows the pain of opening a bottle and coming back to it a couple of days later, only to find that it just isn’t drinkable due to oxidation. This fancy bottle topper, called the Coravin Pivot Wine Preservation System, promises to keep wine fresh for up to four weeks so she never has to throw out a half-finished bottle again. If you don’t want to take our word for it, one of our colleagues at T3 has tried it.

July Everyday Small Tote

You can’t go wrong with an everyday tote bag to carry around all her goods! Perfect as hand luggage, or for taking to the beach, to work or out to dinner, this versatile, stylish bag made from 100% cotton makes a perfect gift (I’d know, I own one!) And what’s even better is that it comes in five colours; natural, dark brown, butter yellow, black and blush pink so you can pick the one you think she’d love the most. This bag also comes in a larger size if you don’t think the small version will fit all of her belongings.

Tech gifts

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A Kindle

If she loves reading but hasn’t yet gone digital, make it a memorable Valentine's Day by buying her an ereader. This 2024 release Kindle is very light and compact and has 16GB of storage and a 6.1-inch display with adjustable screen brightness as well as the option to use dark mode to make reading easier on the eyes. This Kindle also comes in Matcha if you’re after something a bit more unique than basic black. Compare other Kindle options at Amazon.

Polaroid Go Generation 2 Camera

This instant camera by Polaroid is a great gift for someone who loves taking pictures and capturing memories. Just like a classic polaroid camera, this newer, sleek version instantly prints photos so you can see them immediately. This camera also has a self timer feature so you can take photos of yourself without it being a selfie. This particular bundle also comes with film for 16 colour pictures so you can start using it straightaway.

A Smartwatch

If she doesn’t already have a smartwatch, this is a present that’s sure to make her day. With so many options on the market, picking the perfect smartwatch depends on a variety of factors, including how much you want to spend, her style and what she will use it for.

Compare smart watches at these retailers: 

Valentines Day gifts for him

Men are notoriously hard to shop for, especially when they don’t tend to appreciate the classic Valentine's Day flowers and chocolate like women do.

If you’re struggling with ideas on what to buy your man, we’ve curated a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas worthy of him.

Accessory and beauty gifts

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Cologne 

Cologne is a great gift, whether you want to restock his favourite cologne or buy him a new scent, he’s sure to love it. Here are some popular men’s cologne options to choose from.  

If you want to explore a wider selection, check out the cologne selection at Myer and Amazon.

The Balance Skincare Set by The Ordinary

Get him started on his skincare journey with a skincare starter kit! The Balance Skincare Set by The Ordinary is a great place to start. With a squalene cleanser, salicylic acid mask, niacinamide and zinc serum and a moisturiser, this four piece set contains all the essentials needed in a good skincare routine.  

A statement piece of jewellery  

It’s not just women who love receiving jewellery, lots of men do too! Why not buy him a statement chain he can wear everyday, or a signet ring this Valentines Day? 

Check out the range of men’s jewellery at these retailers:

Home and kitchen gifts

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Cocktail shaker set

If he loves his cocktails and experimenting with new recipes, this 20-piece stainless steel cocktail maker set is a great gift. From espresso martinis to negronis and everything in between, he will be able to perfect his bartending skills and become an expert cocktail maker in no time… and you may even get to benefit from his newfound skill!

Sunbeam Compact Barista Coffee Machine

If he loves coffee but spends too much money buying his brews every day, give him his own barista-quality machine so he can learn how to make a great coffee himself. This machine has a milk frother so he can make more than just an espresso, and even practise his latte art.

Or if you’re feeling extra generous, consider Breville’s popular, high-end Barista Express Impress, which our colleagues at TechRadar gave 4.5 stars in their review, complementing its performance and design. What’s even better is that you can also benefit from the gift of a coffee machine and improve your barista skills.

Tech gifts

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Flea Market bluetooth turntable

Record players are all the rage at the moment, making them a perfect gift for music lovers. This turntable by Flea Market is a very reasonable price and comes with built-in speakers and Bluetooth connectivity. Even better, next time you need to buy him a gift, you can just buy him a record to add to his collection!

Nintendo Switch

While the Switch 2 is making all the headlines, it won’t be available until April this year. Why wait, when the current Switch is still a good gaming console and a great gift for an avid gamer? Heck, it could also be a hit with someone who hasn’t gamed since the 2000s when the Nintendo DS was all the rage. All the classic games are available on the Switch, from Mario Kart to Animal Crossing and this is guaranteed to keep him entertained for hours. Even better, you can play with him, so basically it’s also a gift for you!

An experience

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If he doesn’t love material gifts, you can always go down a different path and buy him the gift of an experience! Groupon has a wide range of experiences that would make a great gift, including multiple options for couples so you can have an experience together. Examples include a spa package so you can both relax, tickets to a moonlight cinema or a cruise on the harbour with all you can eat woodfire pizza!

Amelia Hetherington
Ecommerce Editor

Amelia is an Ecommerce Editor at Getprice who specialises in hunting down great bargains and useful discount codes across a wide variety of products and retailers, curating gift guides for all occasions, and doing the maths to calculate the top-value mobile and internet plans for a variety of needs. Her goal is to help make finding the best online discounts as easy as possible. She loves writing about major deals and sales events to help you get the most bang for you buck at sales time.