Whether you’re celebrating the magic of togetherness or simply toasting to another year of shared adventures, the gifts you give each other this holiday season should be as memorable as your love. Forget garden-variety presents, this season is about elevating your partner’s everyday with items that reflect your shared sense of taste and a commitment to quality.
This year, Complex has curated a holiday gift guide for the modern couple who appreciate style, technology, and a touch of luxury. With everything from Valentino fragrances and French candles to fine jewelry and space-age sneakers, there’s something for everyone including a few things you might never have thought of getting your partner.
Consider this your cheat sheet for selecting high-end gifts that celebrate individuality while reinforcing the beautiful connection you share as a couple.
Valentino Men’s 2-Pc Uomo Born In Roma Fragrance Holiday Gift Set
PRICE: $175
If you’re looking to celebrate the magic of togetherness in style with your man this festive season, the Valentino Uomo Born in Roma holiday gift set is definitely the way to go. Housed in the iconic pyramidal Rockstud bottle, this multi-layered collection of fresh scents combines the subtle green and earthy tones of violet leaf and vetiver with a sharp and vibrant sage kick — a fragrance as memorable as the loved one you’re buying it for.
Dorsey Fine Lucien White Sapphire Leverback Gold Earrings
PRICE: $255
Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and quality, Dorsey Fine jewelry is the ideal way to show how much you cherish the lady in your life. The Art Deco-inspired Lucien drop earring is a sophisticated choice for everyday wear. A sleek 18k gold-coated sterling silver leverback hook provides the perfect frame, allowing the brilliant, round-cut, lab-grown white sapphire to truly shine. After all, a diamond is a girl’s best friend, right?
Valentino Men's Uomo Born in Roma Extradose Parfum 3.4 oz
PRICE: $180
For men who push boundaries, Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Extradose Parfum offers the highest concentration of this Rome-inspired fragrance. So if you know your partner likes his scents with an extra dash of power, this is what you buy him. Once again, the bottle pays tribute to the iconic Valentino Rockstud, housing a woody, ambery fragrance, intensified by a high concentration of vetiver, captivating citrus notes, and lavandin, for a rich, full aromatic experience. It's an extravagant perfume that will inspire his wild side and demand attention.
Mephisto Match Sneakers
PRICE: $425
Show us a man who doesn’t like sneakers and we’ll show you a man who’s lying. While there’s many kicks to choose from, nothing screams quality like Mephisto’s iconic Match. These effortlessly stylish and well-built sneakers pair classic lines with unparalleled comfort. Featuring a supple leather lining and unique midsole, the shoes are designed to last. In fact, the company promises they will “soak up the hours and miles for years to come.”
Valentino Donna Born In Roma Eau de Parfum Spray 3.4 oz
PRICE: $180
You can never go wrong giving your partner the gift of perfume, but Valentino Donna Born In Roma Eau de Parfum is the ultimate token of love this holiday season. Encased in the signature Rockstud bottle, this warm floral fragrance is inspired by the Eternal City, where past and present coexist. With an alluring blend of Jasmine sambac, cashmeran, and vanilla, it's the compelling scent every man should want his partner to embrace as she tells her own story of self-expression.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
PRICE: From $849
It’s easy to share your love when you’re with your partner in person, but what about the times you’re away on a work trip or out with friends? The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a great way to stay connected. Luxuriously refined with a silky matte glass back and polished frame, it features a next-gen chip for the ultimate AI experience, charges wirelessly in a flash, and the phone’s camera will make sure your festive memories look cinematic.
Nike Air Max Muse Sneakers
PRICE: $170
Women often upstage the fellas when it comes to rocking a fresh pair of kicks. And now, with Nike’s new Air Max Muse, it’s even easier for them. Available in 10 different colorways, this bold, futuristic addition to the Air Max family, with its high arch space-age design, could be the start of a new era of expression for your lady.
Trudon Abd El Kader Classic Moroccan Mint Tea Candle
PRICE: $135
Is it really the holidays if you don’t gift someone a candle? If the answer’s no — which we’re pretty sure it is — then the remedy is Trudon’s luxury candles. For a truly special gift, pick up the classic Abd El Kader Moroccan Mint Tea candle for your man. He’ll appreciate the evocative blend of fresh mint, ginger, hot pepper, and the perfume of tea and tobacco. Consider it the official upgrade from all those generic pumpkin spice candles of Christmas past.
Valentino 3-Pc. Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum Gift Set
PRICE: $192
They say three is the magic number, which is precisely why the Valentino Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum Gift Set features a triple threat of spellbinding fragrance products. Sensual yet modern, like the woman its designed for, the radiant blend of jasmine, vanilla bourbon, and woody cashmeran creates an unforgettable and lasting impression when layered with the complementary travel spray, as well as the Born in Roma Body Lotion.
Justine Menard Orphée Liqueur Glass Set
PRICE: $230
Toast to your love in style with a set of exquisite drinking glasses from Justine Menard. Entirely hand-blown in borosilicate glass, these Orphée Liqueur Glasses are inspired by the myth of Orpheus, whose music “softened the world and transcended realms.” Lightweight and refined, their unique shape elevates the ritual of tasting, adding finesse and flair to your most romantic moments. They're the perfect reason to skip the crowded bar scene and establish your own holiday tradition at home.