Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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Acqua di ParmaFor him
For him, a classic citrus cologne
Acqua di Parma's original Colonia, created in 1916, in the 3.4 oz bottle and yellow cylinder box. A fresh citrus cologne with lavender, rose and vetiver.
Skip it if he prefers heavy, sweet evening scents
$104.29Price as of Nov 3, 7:51 PM ET Details
Editor’s pickLe Creuset
For the host who sets a festive table
A pumpkin-shaped 4-quart cocotte in Persimmon enamelled cast iron, oven-safe to 500°F. It cooks like any Le Creuset pot, but its shape makes it a festive serving piece for soups and sides through the season.
Skip it if they want cookware for daily use; the novelty shape is mostly seasonal
$394.95Price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickVossAginFor her
A milestone anniversary
A two-carat round lab-grown diamond, F–G color and VS1 clarity with AGI certification, set to float on the chain in 14k white or yellow gold. A milestone piece with a certificate to go with it.
Skip it if you'd rather give a natural diamond or she seldom wears necklaces
VossAgin offer
$1,921 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through March 31, 2027.
$2,720Price as of Nov 4, 1:12 AM ET Details
Breville
For the coffee lover who wants espresso at home
An espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder, 25 grind settings, assisted tamping and a steam wand for milk microfoam. It doses and tamps for you, which shortens the learning curve for café drinks at home.
Skip it if you have limited counter space or prefer a one-button pod machine
$799.95Price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
Slip
For the light sleeper and the frequent flyer
A sleep mask in 22 momme long-fiber mulberry silk with an elastic strap, designed to block light and to be gentle on skin and hair. Small enough for a carry-on, and a nicer object than the airline version.
Skip it if they find anything over the eyes uncomfortable, or already travel with a silk mask
$72.00Price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
Peugeot
For the cook who seasons at the table
A 12-inch Paris mill in brushed stainless steel, made in France, with a ring at the base that sets six grind sizes. Peugeot guarantees the mechanism for life, so it can stay on the table for decades.
Skip it if their table or shelf is short on space; at 12 inches this is a tall mill, and it grinds peppercorns, not salt
$94.95List Price: $100.00 (5% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
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OuraFor her
For the sister who tracks her sleep
A titanium smart ring in a gold finish that Oura says tracks sleep, activity and heart health, with up to 8 days per charge and no screen. Oura sizes differ from jewelry sizes, and this listing is size 7.
Skip it if you can't confirm her Oura size, or she would resent a monthly membership
$279.00List Price: $399.00 (30% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
Maison MargielaFor her
For an anniversary, if she likes warm scents
A warm, subtly sweet amber skin scent that Margiela frames around an ideal partner, in eau de parfum strength for longer wear. The romantic story makes it, we think, a natural anniversary pick.
Skip it if she wears only fresh, citrusy or green scents
$172.49List Price: $230.00 (25% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
BoseFor him
For the frequent flyer
Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with up to 30 hours of play, spatial audio and USB-C audio for calls. In our judgment, the travel upgrade he'll notice most on a long flight.
Skip it if he prefers earbuds or finds over-ear headphones too warm
$359.89List Price: $449.00 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
Leatherman
For the one who fixes things
Eighteen tools in a 4-inch body, including pliers, replaceable wire cutters, spring-action scissors, a saw and two knives that open from the outside. Backed by Leatherman's 25-year warranty.
Skip it if they already carry a multi-tool, or work somewhere a blade isn't allowed
$103.95List Price: $129.95 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
Maison MargielaFor him
For a partner who likes warm scents
A warm, spicy scent of pink pepper, rum, tobacco leaf and vanilla, in the apothecary-style Replica bottle. Choosing a scent says you know him well, which is why this is a partner's gift.
Skip it if he has a signature cologne he loves, or prefers fresh citrus scents to warm, sweet ones
$144.49List Price: $170.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:30 AM ET Details
Maison Margiela
For someone who likes to try new scents
Four 0.24 oz eau de toilette minis from the Replica line: Beachwalk, Jazz Club, By the Fireplace and Afternoon Delight. A way to try several scents before committing to a full bottle.
Skip it if the recipient has worn one signature scent for years
$49.30List Price: $58.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
Staub
For the weekend braiser
French-made enamelled cast iron with a matte black interior for browning and a lid whose inner spikes drip moisture back onto the food. Four quarts serves up to four, and it works on induction.
Skip it if they already own an enamelled Dutch oven this size, or find heavy cast iron hard to lift
$213.44List Price: $379.99 (44% less)Sale price as of Nov 4, 2:30 AM ET Details
Fellow
For the slow weekend coffee drinker
A vacuum-insulated stainless steel French press with a non-stick interior and a mesh filter Fellow designed for a silt-free cup. The double wall holds the brew's heat while it steeps and after.
Skip it if they drink one quick cup on the way out, or want everything dishwasher safe; only the filter is
$99.95Price as of Nov 4, 2:17 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
Her first pair of diamond studs
Half a carat of lab-grown diamonds, G color and VS clarity, in 14k gold over sterling silver. Classic studs she can wear every day, from the office to dinner.
Skip it if she prefers solid gold settings or already wears diamond studs daily
VossAgin offer
$282 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through January 31, 2027.
$370Price as of Nov 4, 1:12 AM ET Details
Saint LaurentFor her
For the woman who layers over a coat
A large 135 cm square in 70% cashmere and 30% silk, with fine stripes framed by a solid brown border. Big enough to wear as a shawl over a coat, and soft enough for everyday wear.
Skip it if she prefers bright colors or small neck scarves; this is a large, muted square
$581Price as of Nov 3, 8:59 AM ET Details
KilianFor her
For her, a sweet floral perfume
Kilian's Good Girl Gone Bad eau de parfum in the 1.7 oz refillable spray, in the house's black-and-white box. A sweet floral of osmanthus, orange blossom, rose, tuberose and jasmine.
Skip it if she dislikes sweet florals or tuberose
$265.99Price as of Nov 3, 7:51 PM ET Details
HamiltonFor him
For the man who wears one watch daily
A Swiss-made field watch: 38mm steel case, black dial, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova and 50m water resistance. Quartz, so it keeps time on days he wears something else.
Skip it if he insists on a mechanical movement or likes a big watch; the steel bracelet may also need sizing after delivery
$495.00Price as of Nov 4, 2:30 AM ET Details
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