Welcome back to our Christmas wish list. If part one got you thinking, this second instalment should finish the job: another 11 things that we would be delighted to unwrap, or to give. There’s a little bit of everything here, from scents that make a room (and a person) feel special to comforts for the feet, treats for the home and a few clever gadgets that make life easier.
We have chosen things with personality, and each one is here because it makes us think of a real person on our lists. Have a read, make a note of the ones that make you smile, and leave a few well-placed hints.
ARRAN Sense of Scotland After the Rain Home Fragrance Gift Set
Lime, rose and sandalwood, ready to fill your home
If you could bottle a feeling, it would smell like this. After the Rain is ARRAN’s signature scent, inspired by a garden on the Isle of Arran just after a shower, and this gift set brings that freshness indoors. Delicate rose petals and uplifting lime meet the warmth of sandalwood, so it feels green, floral and calming all at once. It’s gentle, easy to love and doesn’t shout.
The set comes in a pretty ARRAN gift box with a reed diffuser to scent a room all day, plus two little candles for cosy evenings or for taking a bit of home away with you. It’s made in Scotland, and the brand has been making its fragrances on the island since 1989. Everything is ready to give as soon as it arrives, which makes it a lovely present for a housewarming, a hostess or anyone who deserves a calmer corner at Christmas.
Get yours HERE
Moo & Yoo Hydrate Gift Set
A little salon luxury for your hair, wherever life takes you
This is a gift to choose for the friend who always has beautiful hair and never tells anyone her secret. Moo & Yoo’s Hydrate Gift Set is a complete haircare ritual in a pretty, woven wash bag: a shampoo, a conditioner and a nourishing hair mask, all in handy travel sizes, plus a full-size bamboo paddle brush that I’d want in my own bathroom.
We love that it’s made by salon experts but feels like a treat rather than a chore. The minis make it ideal for weekends away, holidays or the gym bag, and the brush is a lovely touch that turns a small set into a proper present. It’s vegan and cruelty-free, and the brand plants a tree with every online order, which makes giving it feel good as well as look good. It’s presented so beautifully that there’s barely any need for wrapping, which is always a bonus in the final week before Christmas.
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Hoover HG2 Turbo Slim Hydro Robot Vacuum and Mop
The gift that gives you time back
We don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love to come home to cleaner floors with no effort at all. The Hoover HG2 Turbo Slim Hydro does both the vacuuming and the mopping on its own, so it’s like having a very quiet, very patient helper in the house. It’s slim enough to slip under sofas and low furniture, which is where the dust bunnies tend to hide.
The best bit is how little work it asks of you. You can set it up through an app and schedule it to clean when it suits you, so floors are sparkling by the time you walk through the door. It’s a brilliant gift for a busy household, a new homeowner or anyone with pets and children leaving crumbs behind. It’s the kind of present that makes a big difference to day-to-day life, and it’s the one I’d be hinting about the loudest. Think of it as the gift of a free weekend.
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Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum
Fresh, warm and a little bit mysterious
Some perfumes are loud. Paradoxe is the kind that makes people lean in and ask what you’re wearing. Prada built it around contrasts, so it feels fresh and cosy at the same time, with a bright, crisp opening that softens into warm amber and a smooth musky finish. It’s clean, modern and sophisticated without trying too hard.
We love the bottle just as much as the scent. The little triangular design looks like a piece of modern art on a dressing table, and it can be refilled, so it’s a gift that doesn’t have to end up in the bin. It’s the kind of fragrance I’d wear from a busy workday into dinner without a second thought, and it’s a confident choice for anyone who loves a scent that feels like her. If someone on your list likes to feel polished and a little bit different, this one is a sure bet.
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VistaPrint Personalised Christmas Gifts
Gifts made from your own favourite memories
The presents people treasure most are the ones with a bit of heart in them, and VistaPrint makes that so easy. You can turn your favourite photos into calendars, mugs, photo books, cards and wall art, and there’s even a range for pet lovers, so the dog gets a starring role too. Every gift feels like it was made just for the person opening it.
What we appreciate most is how simple the whole thing is. The website guides you through choosing a design, adding your photos and personalising the details in just a few clicks, so you don’t need to be a designer to end up with something that looks professional. And if you ever get stuck, there’s a friendly help team on hand, with design support available too. The service feels reassuring, which matters when Christmas is looming. A personalised calendar for a grandparent is the gift that gets looked at every single day of the year.
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The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
A smooth, honeyed single malt for the whisky lover in your life
Every family has someone who appreciates a proper dram, and this is the bottle to reach for. The Balvenie DoubleWood is a Speyside single malt that spends 12 years maturing in two different kinds of oak, which gives it a gentle sweetness that wins over seasoned whisky fans and curious newcomers alike. Think honey, vanilla and a little warm spice, all wrapped in a smooth, mellow finish.
It is so easy to enjoy. It’s friendly enough to share with a guest who says they don’t usually like whisky. It’s also a bottle that looks the part, with a classic, grown-up feel that makes it feel like a real gift rather than a last-minute grab. For dads (or mums!), grandads, brothers and friends who are impossible to buy for, it’s a dependable present that never disappoints.
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LifeSaver Liberty Water Bottle
For adventurers, walkers and anyone who likes peace of mind
This is practical and impressive at the same time. The LifeSaver Liberty looks like a smart water bottle, but it can turn water from a stream, a lake or even a questionable tap into clean, safe drinking water. For anyone who loves a long hike, a camping trip or a big adventure abroad, that’s a wonderful thing to have in their rucksack.
What wins us over is the confidence it gives. There’s no need to carry heavy bottles or rely on nasty-tasting purification tablets, and it’s made right here in the UK by a company that stands behind it with a two-year warranty. It’s a gift that says, “I want you to go on adventures, and I want you to be safe,” which is a lovely message for a partner, a student heading off travelling or a keen walker. It’s an investment piece, but it’s the sort of present that will get taken on every trip for years.
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Armani ‘I Will’ Eau de Parfum
A warm, confident scent for the man who leads with conviction
There’s a new Armani fragrance for men, and it should earn a spot on your/his wish list. ‘I Will’ is a warm, woody scent built around smooth vanilla, with a fresh opening of bergamot and lavender and a softer, leathery base that settles on the skin. It’s rich without being sickly, and confident without being shouty.
It feels like a proper grown-up scent that’s still easy to wear. It’s the kind of fragrance that suits an evening out, a party or a cold winter’s day when you want to feel a bit more put together. The campaign is fronted by British actor Jonathan Bailey, which gives it a modern, charming feel. For a partner, a dad, a brother or a friend who needs a signature scent, it’s a gift that makes a real impression, and the smaller bottle size makes it a lovely choice at any budget.
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GF Fabulosity Fabuluxe
A luxury hair spa in a gift box
If someone on your list dreams of salon-worthy hair, this is the set you should give them. Fabuluxe brings together five of GF Fabulosity’s best-loved award-winning favourites, chosen by celebrity London hairstylist Gustav Fouché, so it feels like a complete at-home pampering session. There’s a shampoo, a conditioner, a scalp treatment and a heat-protecting spray, and the award-winning Fab Brush comes free with the set.
Everything in this cute little wash bag works as a team. The products are silicone-free, cruelty-free and made with plant-based ingredients, and the whole routine feels like a proper treat. It’s a generous, thoughtful present for a mum, a sister or a best friend who spends a lot of time with her hair dryer and straighteners. The brand says it’s the gift she’d never buy for herself, and we couldn’t agree more. It’s popular, so if it takes your fancy, don’t leave it too late.
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Skechers Slip-ins Glide-Step Altus in Light Pink
Hands-free comfort in a pretty shade
We are always on the lookout for comfortable shoes that don’t look like comfortable shoes, and these trainers fit the bill. The clever part is the Slip-ins design. You simply step in, and a supportive heel holds your foot securely in place, with no bending, tying or wrestling with laces. It’s the kind of small convenience that makes you wonder why every shoe isn’t made this way.
They’re cushioned for all-day wear, light enough for long walks and errands, and made from vegan materials. They come in many colours and they’ll all add a fresh, feminine touch that works with jeans, leggings and everything in between. They’re also machine washable, which is a real bonus for everyday trainers. They’d make a wonderful present for anyone who spends a lot of time on her feet. Comfort and style in one box is a rare and wonderful thing.
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PureSport Ultra Electrolytes in Pomegranate
Hydration for the gym, the run and the long winter walk
If someone on your list loves to run, work out or tackle a long hike, they’ll appreciate this more than another pair of socks. PureSport’s Ultra Electrolytes come in a box of 30 single-serve sachets, so topping up your hydration is as simple as tearing one open and stirring it into a bottle of water. The pomegranate flavour, developed with British Olympic sprinter Amy Hunt, has a lovely balance of sweet and tart, so it tastes like a treat rather than a chore.
What we like is how practical it is. The sachets slip into a gym bag, a runner’s belt or a handbag, and they’re sugar-free, which keeps things simple. It’s a great stocking filler for a fitness fan, a good present for a marathon trainee or a thoughtful extra to go alongside a new water bottle. A small gift with a real purpose behind it, and one that will get used week after week.
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