Christmas gift ideas for your boyfriend

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can see at a glance whether it fits your boyfriend.

We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets. You will find mugs, wallets, candles, aroma diffusers, festive decorations and funny gifts, so there is something for a busy shopper and a fan of fantasy alike.

Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Christmas gifts for him range, or try Gifts for him and Gifts for couples.

The best personalised Christmas gifts for a boyfriend are the ones that carry his name or a special message. We chose four that are easy to personalise, from a pair of mugs to a wooden box for Christmas Eve.

Personalised Mr and Mrs Claus Mug Set (£15.99)

Thoughtful without being fussy, this pair of ceramic mugs shows Mr Claus and Mrs Claus, so it is a fun gift for two. Each mug has two front lines of up to 12 characters, so you can add both names. The back of both mugs carries a four-line message of up to 25 characters a line, and Merry Christmas is printed as fixed text. Hand washing is recommended. A sweet note on the back makes it feel personal.

Best for: Couples and newlyweds.

Me To You Personalised Couples Mug Set (£18.99)

Ideal for a cosy night in, these two ceramic mugs carry the Me To You bears and the words 'With Love At Christmas'. Each mug has a name on the front, up to 12 characters, printed in capitals. Hand washing is recommended. Pick his name for one and yours for the other, and you have a matching pair that feels personal.

Best for: Couples on a cosy night in.

Personalised Christmas Advent Calendar (£21.49)

A gift that lasts long after the day, this reusable advent calendar has 24 pockets, each about 7.5 x 6.5 cm. Pick the polar bear or the silver grey Santa design, then add a name or message of up to 20 characters. It is a lovely way to count down the days to Christmas together. Made to use year after year, it can be used again and again.

Best for: A countdown to Christmas together.

Personalised Wooden Christmas Eve Box (£23.49)

This natural wooden Christmas Eve box has a metal clasp and hinges. Add up to three lines of text, each up to 15 characters, and it prints exactly as you type it. Because the wood is natural, the grain, knots and colour vary, so each box is a little different. It is a lovely personal touch for a Christmas Eve surprise.

Best for: A Christmas Eve keepsake.

The best scented gifts for a boyfriend's home are the aroma diffusers and the black fig candle. Each one scents a room, from a desk to a living room. Together they make a warm, easy Christmas gift for a shared space.

Himalayan Salt Flame Effect Aroma Diffuser (£24.99)

Made to be noticed, this aroma diffuser gives a soft flame effect through a Himalayan salt chamber. The salt chunks are included. It holds 220 ml of water and has a night light plus a 1, 3 or 6 hour timer. Use it with essential oils mixed in water only. It's a good pick for his desk or a new home.

Best for: Housewarmings and desk setups.

Jellyfish Aroma Diffuser (£39.49)

A playful pick for your boyfriend: this jellyfish diffuser sends cool mist through five outlets, so it puffs out like a little sea creature. The colour-changing LED light works with the remote control, which is in the box. It has a 250 ml tank and a 4 or 8 hour timer, and runs on USB power. It's a fun Christmas pick for an aroma lover who likes a bit of colour.

Best for: Fun gift hunters at Christmas.

Volcano Effect Aroma Diffuser (£27.99)

A gift that fits on any shelf, this plug-in volcano diffuser measures just 9.5 x 13 cm. It holds 360 ml and scents a room with no flame and no smoke, which is nice if you'd rather skip a real flame. Its colour-changing mood light adds a soft glow. It's ultrasonic and very quiet, so it's easy to have in the room. A good pick for a birthday or a housewarming.

Best for: Small spaces and birthdays.

Burning Love Black Fig Candle (£11.99)

A little luxury for your boyfriend, this Burning Love candle comes in a blush pink glass jar with a gold lid and tassel. The black fig scent is warm and easy to enjoy, and it burns for about 28 hours. It comes in a colour cardboard box. It's a warm pick for an anniversary, Valentine's Day or a cosy night in together.

Best for: Anniversaries and cosy nights in.

Our three picks are the ski chalet and gingerbread house incense holders for a shelf, and a glass burger for the tree. What ties them together is festive fun: each one is small, playful and easy to display at home.

Ski Chalet Incense Cone Holder (£9.49)

Sweet, simple and personal, this ski chalet incense holder brings a cosy winter cabin to his shelf. Made from resin and polyresin, it is shaped like a rustic chalet, and smoke from a standard incense cone rises gently out of the chimney. It is 9.5 cm tall, so it sits easily on a shelf or mantel. Take care when burning, and never leave lit incense unattended. A quiet night in is the perfect moment to light it.

Best for: A cosy night in.

Gingerbread House Incense Cone Holder (£9.49)

Editorially selected for Christmas decorating, this candy cane gingerbread house brings a sweet winter cottage to a shelf. Fragrant smoke escapes through the chimney as the incense burns. It is made from resin and polyresin, and measures 10 cm tall and 10.5 cm wide. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is simple to give as a surprise. A good pick for him if he loves a playful, cosy home.

Best for: Festive shelf lovers.

Burger Glass Christmas Decoration (£5.49)

Sure to raise a laugh, this glass burger hangs on the Christmas tree like a tasty treat. Its layers of bun, filling and sauce are colourful, and it is 9 cm across. It weighs just 39 g, so it is light on the branches. Tissue paper and a swing tag come with it. It is a fun pick for a man who loves his food, and a great stocking filler.

Best for: Food lovers and stocking fillers.

For a laugh, try a plant pot mug with a shovel spoon, a glass gin bottle for the tree, or a lemon cake candle. Each one has a playful twist, and we chose them for a boyfriend who likes a good giggle.

Plant Pot Mug and Shovel Spoon Set (£9.49)

A great gift idea for your boyfriend if he loves his garden. This 400 ml ceramic mug looks like a terracotta plant pot and comes with a shovel shaped teaspoon, so every cup of tea feels like a garden joke. It's 10 cm tall and comes in a picture gift box with a Euro hook, so it's ready to give as it is. Keen gardeners will grin at it every morning.

Best for: Keen gardeners with a sense of humour.

One Year Closer Lemon Cake Candle (£9.49)

A little luxury for your boyfriend, with a sweet, citrusy lemon cake scent. This officially licensed Steven Rhodes candle is made from paraffin wax and has a total burn time of 35 hours, so it lasts a good while. It is 10 cm tall and comes in a colour cardboard box. Pop it on a shelf for a cosy night in or a birthday treat, and let the scent do the rest.

Best for: Candle lovers on a birthday.

Gin Bottle Glass Christmas Decoration (£5.49)

Perfect for Christmas, this glass gin bottle hangs on the tree. It's a miniature green bottle with a cork-style stopper, label detail and a hanging loop, and it measures 10.5 cm tall. It weighs just 18 g and comes with tissue paper and a swing tag, so it's easy to pop into a stocking. A fun pick for a gin fan who loves a bit of festive humour.

Best for: Gin fans who love a joke.

Four gifts suit a fan of Viking and fantasy themes, from a wallet to a dragon trinket box. Each one carries a Viking, Celtic or dragon design, so he will know you paid attention to what he loves.

Viking Compass Faux Leather Wallet (£11.99)

If they love mythology, this is the one. This faux leather wallet has an embossed Vegvisir compass detail, so the Viking design is right there to see. It measures 14 cm wide and 9.5 cm tall, and weighs 55 g, so it is light to carry. It comes with a hang tag, ready to give. A thoughtful pick for a dad, a traveller or a Secret Santa.

Best for: Mythology fans and travellers.

Glass Beer Tankard with Cork Coaster (£13.99)

Something a little different for the beer lover in your life. This glass tankard comes with a matching cork coaster. Choose the Viking compass design, which holds 500 ml, or the Celtic knot design, which holds 510 ml. It stands 15 cm tall and comes in a colour cardboard box, ready to give. A good pick for a dad, or for anyone who loves Viking and Celtic designs.

Best for: Beer lovers and dads.

Viking Compass Whisky Glass with Coaster (£9.49)

A gift that says you listened, especially if he enjoys a dram of whisky. This lowball glass holds 300 ml and has a Vegvisir compass design. The matching cork coaster shows the same symbol. It is 8.5 cm tall and weighs 235 g. Hand wash only, and do not microwave. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give to whisky lovers, dads or a Secret Santa.

Best for: Whisky lovers and Secret Santas.

Anne Stokes Winter Dragon Box (£52.99)

Ideal for anyone who loves fantasy art. This resin trinket box features a winter dragon figurine based on Anne Stokes' Solstice Gathering artwork. It is an officially licensed piece from the Dragon Friendship range, and it stands 18.6 cm tall. The box is made for storing small treasures, which makes it useful as well as striking. It comes in a colour cardboard box with polystyrene packing. A strong choice for a collector who likes detail and dragons.

Best for: Fantasy art fans and collectors.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Personalised Mr and Mrs Claus Mug Set (£15.99)	Couples and newlyweds	Made to order
Me To You Personalised Couples Mug Set (£18.99)	Couples on a cosy night in	Made to order
Personalised Christmas Advent Calendar (£21.49)	A countdown to Christmas together	Made to order
Personalised Wooden Christmas Eve Box (£23.49)	A Christmas Eve keepsake	Made to order
Himalayan Salt Flame Effect Aroma Diffuser (£24.99)	Housewarmings and desk setups	Standard dispatch
Jellyfish Aroma Diffuser (£39.49)	Fun gift hunters at Christmas	Standard dispatch
Volcano Effect Aroma Diffuser (£27.99)	Small spaces and birthdays	Standard dispatch
Burning Love Black Fig Candle (£11.99)	Anniversaries and cosy nights in	Same-day dispatch
Ski Chalet Incense Cone Holder (£9.49)	A cosy night in	Same-day dispatch
Gingerbread House Incense Cone Holder (£9.49)	Festive shelf lovers	Same-day dispatch
Burger Glass Christmas Decoration (£5.49)	Food lovers and stocking fillers	Same-day dispatch
Plant Pot Mug and Shovel Spoon Set (£9.49)	Keen gardeners with a sense of humour	Same-day dispatch
One Year Closer Lemon Cake Candle (£9.49)	Candle lovers on a birthday	Same-day dispatch
Gin Bottle Glass Christmas Decoration (£5.49)	Gin fans who love a joke	Same-day dispatch
Viking Compass Faux Leather Wallet (£11.99)	Mythology fans and travellers	Same-day dispatch
Glass Beer Tankard with Cork Coaster (£13.99)	Beer lovers and dads	Same-day dispatch
Viking Compass Whisky Glass with Coaster (£9.49)	Whisky lovers and Secret Santas	Same-day dispatch
Anne Stokes Winter Dragon Box (£52.99)	Fantasy art fans and collectors	Same-day dispatch

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

Gifts marked	Last order for Christmas
Made to order	noon on Tuesday 8 December
Standard dispatch	noon on Wednesday 9 December
Same-day dispatch	noon on Thursday 17 December

Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.

Hand-picked Christmas gifts for your boyfriend mix mugs, scented candles, aroma diffusers and funny decorations, so you can match each gift to what he loves doing. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Christmas gift ideas for him · Stocking fillers for him and dad · Christmas gift ideas for your girlfriend.