But physical objects are also a way to show people you adore how much they mean to you. The Atkin Report is here to help with a dozen gift ideas, from the indulgent to the more practical. We’ve got you covered for a touch of romance, with suggestions from spirits (the drinkable kind) to fragrances and flowers.
Goop Fragrance Scented Candle Edition 04
Your Valentine will savor the aromatic scent of the upcoming summer with this gorgeous candle from Goop. The Orchard Edition 04 scent is made up of sun-bleached apricot, fresh hay and dry earth with sandalwood and orris root deepening the fragrance. It also provides a long-lasting and very romantic glow that will be savored. The 10.2-ounce candle burns up to 65 hours and features a 100% natural unbleached cotton wick.
Comfitude Weighted Comforter
Snuggling under the covers has never been as pleasant as under this ingenious weighted comforter from New York City-based Comfitude. The weight provides a feeling of security, so even if you’re not there, your loved one will feel safe and sound – and wake up refreshed from a good night sleep. The white comforter trimmed in gray is available in several different weights and the company also makes weighted velvet blankets.
JJwinks Hygge Robe
Sexy lingerie may be nice but it’s so cliché for Valentine’s Day. Give her a gift she’ll get so much more use from –JJ Winks’ luxuriously soft Hygge robe, which is available in a variety of colors. Unlike a traditional robe, it doesn’t tie with a sash that can get tangled or lost. Featuring a hook and eye closure and two pockets for her phone, keys or other essentials and an on-trend tapered hemline, this luxe robe can easily be worn out of the house as a wrap and is also a perfect traveling companion. The LA-based company also makes comfy sleepwear and tops with built-in bras.
Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence NV
Break out the bubbly and toast your Valentine with Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence NV from California’s Anderson Valley. Wine Spectator rates it 90 points and says, “Tangy citrus and doughy aromas are followed by creamy-textured peach, pear, green apple and spice flavors. The finish is fresh, long and generous.” The sparkling wine is made in the traditional méthode champenoise process in which the wines are individually bottle-fermented. The Mendocino County vineyard also produces a sparkling Rosé perfect for the holiday.
$20 at Sherry-Lehman, Mel & Rose and other fine liquor retailers
Venus ET Fleur
Arrangements from $39-$1,499 with same-day delivery available in New York and Los Angeles
John Varvatos JVxNJ Eau de Toilette
The NJ stands for Nick Jonas, and brother, this is a fabulous scent from the men’s clothing designer in collaboration with the singer and actor. The cool onyx-like bottle with silver cap and nameplate houses a dynamic fragrance blending an enduring freshness of aquatic and citrus notes with the irresistible and powerful tones of rich, luxurious woods.
Estylo XO Cufflinks
You know the old saying that clothes make the man. Well, these special cufflinks will set him apart even further with the universal symbols for hugs and kisses. It’s a bold statement that’s bound to elicit the desired results. The Florida-based company is also known for its gorgeous wedding jewelry designs.
Godiva Dark Chocolate Gift Box with Red Ribbon
Does your lover love dark chocolate? Well this is the perfect, delectable gift – 27 pieces presented in Godiva’s iconic gold box wrapped with a red ribbon. Inside are favorites including the double chocolate raspberry truffle and the mint medallion. Deliciousness ensues.
Blueprint Fine Fragrances by Dollar Shave Club
You may know it as the shaving products subscription company, but Dollar Shave Club has recently branched into men’s colognes with Blueprint. It’s a line of premium fragrances with a collection of six scents in two categories. The Fresh line features juice with notes of sea salt, melon, and citrusy bergamot; while Warm encompasses scents with hints of intense vanilla, warm cardamom and cedar. The collections were developed in collaboration with noted nose
$35 – $50 for individual fragrances and kits
Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau de Toilette
Do you know the feeling of watching the sun slacked on ocean waters under a clear blue sky? That is the mood this romantic fragrance from Marc Jacobs evokes. At its heart are Daisy petals that dry down to a lingering finish of Cashmere musk and irresistible driflwood.
Huda Beauty New Nude Palette
Reinvented with neutral and cool shades, Huda’s daring New Nude Palette encourages you to experiment, empower and express yourself however you please. The palette features a never-before-seen eyeshadow formula with shimmering pearl flecks which is proprietary to Huda Beauty. Inspired by Huda’s appreciation for self-love, the palette combines 18 gorgeous shades.
Ryan Reynolds Aviation Gin
It’s been a year now since the star of the Deadpool movies announce his ownership stake in the Portland, Oregon liquor company, where master distillers handcraft the gin. The cool, ridged bottle is part of the charm, especially when Reynolds poses with it in pictures, as his other hand holds a long, tall glass of presumably a delicious cocktail made with Aviation Gin. Take flight for a smooth ride.
$27 for 750 ml bottle at BevMo! and other liquor retailers
