Best Christmas gift ideas for the woman in your life, from perfume to designer handbags
If you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your wife, family member or friend, then you've come to the right place.
With so many online shops just a click away, finding a standout present can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. But with a little helping hand from us, your Christmas shopping spree needn't be time consuming.
We've picked out the very best gifts on offer from retailer giants like John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Boots, as well as brands like The White Company, Jo Malone and Monica Vinader, so you can save time on scrolling. Plus, lots are now discounted in the Black Friday sales, so you can save some money too.
Not sure what to buy, but want to get it spot on? From cosy knitwear to designer perfume, this list is filled to the brim with inspiration. And, if you're the kind of partner who prefers to gift experiences, we hear you. We've even thrown our favourite Virgin experience day into the mix.
We've pulled together some real Christmas crackers in the list below — and best of all, many are reduced in price as part of pre-Christmas sales and offers, so you can get even more bang for your buck.
🎁 Our top Christmas gifts for the woman in your life
Ted Baker Travel in Style Gift Set | £22.50 (Was £30) from Boots
If your partner loves travelling, then this Ted Baker Travel in Style Gift Set is the perfect choice this Christmas. Ted Baker gift sets are reasonably priced but have a level of luxury that makes them a great gift. This one contains a full-size body wash, body spray, mini body lotion and a bath fizzer.
CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray 50ml | £79.20 (Was £99) from John Lewis
A designer perfume is a great gift if you're looking to spend under £100. Usually you can get high-end perfume, such as this Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, within that price point, with smaller bottles also available for £65 or under.
Clarins Double Serum 50ml Collection Skincare Gift Set | £69.60 (Was £87) from John Lewis
The set, which is actually worth £100, comes complete with three best-selling beauty items: Clarins's Beauty Flash Balm, Lip Comfort Oil and, the star of the show, a full-size version of Clarins's Double Serum.
Want to treat your loved one to even more pampering goodies? If you purchase this gift from John Lewis and apply the promo code 'CLARINSGIFT' at checkout, you will also receive a free Clarins Gift of Beauty Skincare Gift Set (worth £96.08).
So, you can bulk up your gift with an additional Renew-Plus Body Serum, 100ml, Fresh Scrub, 15ml Supra Lift & Curl Mascara, 3ml, Cleansing Micellar Water, 100ml, Hydra-Essentiel Cream, 30ml and Beauty Flash Balm. Now, that certainly is a stocking-full.
Winter Large Candle | £65 from The White Company
This gorgeous three-wick Winter Large Candle has notes of cinnamon, cloves and orange. If that isn't winter in a pot, we don't know what is. A lovely candle large enough to last you into the spring, this isn't just a gift for your wife or partner, but a gift for you, too. Everybody loves a luxurious-smelling home.
Radley Painters Mews Cross Body Bag, Ink | £104 (Was £209) from John Lewis
Available in ink, black, mahogany and a gorgeous cedar, the Radley Painters Mews Leather Flap Over Cross Body Bag has a deceptively large interior and is perfect for everyday wear. Fans of the bag have commented on how it doesn't age year after year – the mark of a truly great bag.
Art Deco 30mm Emerald & Gold Bracelet Watch | £169 from Olivia Burton
The Art Deco 30mm Emerald & Gold Bracelet Watch is a throwback to the 20s. Yes, we are getting major Great Gatsby vibes. This piece is inspired by art-deco architecture and you'll notice small intricate touches throughout the watch that nod to that era – a really special gift.
Virgin Sunset Spa Experience Day | £140 per person from Virgin
There are spa days available up and down the country to suit your needs – as well as many other experiences – but we picked this Virgin Sunset Spa Experience Day because a sunset spa day sounds like utter bliss in the winter. This experience includes a treatment and a Michelin-star dinner.
Pure Cashmere Scarf | £79 from Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer's cashmere is a cut above much other high-street cashmere and that's why we simply had to include this Pure Cashmere Scarf in our list. With its classic timeless style, this is a real investment piece which will see its lucky recipient through many winters to come.
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Cologne | £118 from Jo Malone
A Jo Malone perfume or candle always makes a good present. We picked the Pomegranate Noir Cologne because it's one of Jo Malone's signature best-sellers. What's more, everything at Jo Malone is beautifully gift wrapped and some products can even be engraved. A double win for Christmas.
Aspinal of London Medium London Case | £76 (Was £95) from Aspinal of London
The delicious colour – aptly titled 'marmalade pebble' – sold this Aspinal of London Medium London Case to us. If the vibrant orange isn't your style, it comes in five others too – black, plum, grey, cream and blue. It works perfectly as a make-up bag, and is certainly one that's going to last season after season.
Morgan Zip-around Continental Wallet | £115 (Was £195) from Kate Spade
We had to add Kate Spade into our top Christmas products because the luxurious brand does gifting so well. The Morgan Zip-Around Continental Wallet is made of a Saffiano leather and is durable against spills and scratches, making it a great present if your partner can be a bit accident-prone. It comes in four other colours and has 12 card slots.
Deia Pebble Rope, Twist and Beaded Chain Necklace Set | £228.50 (Was £350) from Monica Vinader
This gorgeous Deia Pebble Rope, Twist and Beaded Chain Necklace Set contains four pieces of stacking jewellery, including one piece that can be engraved, for a special take on Christmas. The quality of Monica Vinader jewellery is always a winner, and £350 for four pieces of fine jewellery is fairly reasonable based on the quality.
Frosted High-Pile Throw On Fleece | £27.20 (Was £32) from John Lewis
Looking to buy some cosy clothes? You can't go wrong with this Frosted High-Pile Throw On Fleece, which is the equivalent of being encased in a giant hot water bottle. If loungewear is on your partner's wish list, this throw-on should be just the ticket.
Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler in Blue Blush | £479.99 from Dyson
Beauty and hair care lovers will know all about the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler and it's probably quite high on their wish lists, if they haven't already got one. This is the latest multi-styler iteration that comes in a limited edition colourway and includes two re-engineered barrels which curl and wave hair in both directions.
