Editor Approved Valentines Day Gifts

As AskMen’s style and grooming editor, I come across the best gifts to give your partner — be they guy or gal — all year long. With Valentine’s Day, no matter what your opinion is on the saccharin-sweet holiday (it tends to vary depending on if you’re all booed up or still playing the field) you can’t deny that it’s a great excuse to find the perfect, indulgent gift for that special someone in your life.

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Well, for Valentine’s Day 2020, I decided to focus my efforts on finding those gifts that are not only sexy but also timeless. Those gifts that really mean something. Those gifts that may take a little while to save up for, but are worth every penny when you see the look on her eyes as soon as she opens them. No, you don’t have to drop a ton of cash to show how much you love her, but if you’re going to do it, Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity.

From richly-scented candles and perfumes worth lusting over to gold and diamond jewelry that’s just worth a lot, these are my Valentine’s Day AskMen Selects I’d love to give this year, and hope you do too.

Bouqs Always Red Roses Bouquet

Look, as cheesy as it might sound, no one can ever be disappointed by a dozen red roses. An iconic display of true love, these roses from Bouqs are made better because the brand works with local farmers on eco-friendly farms all over the world. These farms set higher standards by minimizing waste, recycling water and using sustainable growing practices. Now if that’s not sexy, I don’t know what is.
From $54 at Bouqs.com

Agent Provocateur Seraphina Lingerie

Speaking of sexy, lingerie is one of the sexiest gifts you can both enjoy. When she slips into this silky set, she can take control and you can take stock in just how lucky you are to be in love with such a confident woman. Strategic floral embroidery and elegant tulle keep a little of mystery until she lets you untie the satin ribbons, letting your night of unbridled passion go to the next level.
Plunge Underwired Bra, $335 at AgentProvocateur.com
Tie Side Brief, $165 at AgentProvocateur.com
Suspender, $165 at AgentProvocateur.com

Cartier Love Bracelet

If you’re stocked up on lacy underthings and you’re more in the market for a gift that will really say “love,” without the need to get undressed to enjoy, the Cartier LOVE Bracelet is the way to go. Already have one of the iconic statement pieces? Not a problem, since the 173-year-old French luxury brand has recently released a cuff variation of the style in 18 carat yellow gold.
$4,500 at Cartier.com

Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray

A little Chanel can go a long way when it comes to Valentine’s Day, and there is nothing more classic in the Chanel arsenal of designs than a bottle of Chanel No. 5. Sure, a 2.55 Quilted Bag, strand of lavish faux pearls or a sophisticated tweed jacket are all staples of the Chanel-obsessed, but gifting the fragrance is perfect on Valentine’s Day since it’s the one item on the Chanel gift list that you need to be intimately close to enjoy.
From $80 at Chanel.com

David Yurman Pavé DIamond Large Hoop Earrings

Ask just about any woman who follows fashion trends and she will likely tell you that hoops replaced studs as the go-to earrings a while ago. So, if you are leaning towards diamond ear wear for Valentine’s Day, it’s pavé hoops all the way. These elegant earrings give the statement a solid carat clamped to her ears will give, with a more fashionable versatility she will want to grab every day.
$4,500 at DavidYurman.com

Hearts On Fire Camilla 4 Prong Engagement Ring

One classic diamond that will never go out of style is the round cut solitaire diamond engagement ring. Sure, a Hearts On Fire diamond is a particularly good choice due to its claims that less than one percent of the world’s rough diamond crystals are selected and its proprietary cutting formula highlights a diamond’s physical properties, but my favorite thing about the brand is its guaranteed conflict-free diamonds that are 100 percent in compliance with the Kimberley Process.
From $2,250 at HeartsOnFire.com

Diptyque Tubéreuse Candle

If diamonds aren’t on your list this year, there are still gifts you can get that will set the mood to love. This richly fragranced tuberose candle from French chandlery Diptyque makes a statement both visually as well as olfactorily. Plus, candles work well at any stage of a relationship — a simple gift for a new love in your life or a nice addition to the night you may have planned for someone you’ve been in love with for years, if you catch my drift.
$98 at DiptyqueParis.com

Adam & Eve Scarlet Couture Bound To Surrender Cuffs

You can’t have an AskMen Valentine’s Day gift guide without something a little risqué, right? There is nothing wrong with spicing up the night with a gift designed to excite. Does the black vegan leather of this black-and-red bondage restraint match the luxurious silk lingerie and deep red roses I suggested earlier? Yes, yes it does. In case you didn’t notice, I went with a theme here, and it’s a theme all but guaranteed to get that glorious consent you’re looking for this Valentine’s Day.
$24.95 at AdamEve.com

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