Our top picks
Key points
- The Unicorn Bath Bomb suits unicorn fans and bath lovers. It is 100 g and scented with passion fruit.
- Choose socks by size: the Hop Hare Bamboo Ankle Socks come in UK sizes 3.5 to 6.5, so check the size before you buy.
- Scent lovers have plenty of choice. Our room sprays are 100 ml, from the sweet Fruity Melody to the festive Cosy Winter Nights.
- For a bookworm, coffee lover or mushroom fan, choose a keyring. Each one is alloy, and the Book Worm and Coffee designs add enamel.
- Once a parcel's gifts reach £40, its standard delivery is free on most gifts.
How did we choose these gifts?
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 the kind of person a gift is for before you add it to a basket.
We also mixed the kinds of gift and the budgets, so your stocking can have a bath treat, a pair of socks, a scent for the room and a small keyring. Each gift is a small, simple idea for a friend, sister, teacher or mum.
Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Stocking fillers range, or try Gifts under £10 and Secret Santa gifts.
What soap and bath gifts work well in a stocking?
Small soap and bath gifts fit neatly into a stocking and suit almost anyone who likes to wash. Our picks cover soap, a bath bomb, a soap bag and a solid shampoo, so you can match each one to the person you're filling a stocking for.
Klay Orange and Ginger Soap (£4.99)
Something they'll show off on the bathroom shelf: a Klay orange and ginger soap, part of the Klay Soaps range. It's made with natural, vegan ingredients and infused with yellow clay and coffee grounds. At 8 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm, it's a neat size to tuck into a stocking, and the orange and ginger scent makes it a lovely pick for soap lovers.
Best for: Soap fans and easy thank-yous.
Unicorn Bath Bomb (£3.99)
Made to be noticed, this unicorn shaped bath bomb has intricate details and vibrant colours. It's scented with passion fruit and made with added foaming solution. At 100 g and 10 x 8.5 cm, it's a lovely, playful pick for unicorn fans and bath lovers, and the unicorn shape makes it a fun one to unwrap.
Best for: Unicorn fans and birthday treats.
Washed Jute Soap Bag (£1.99)
Practical and pretty, this washed jute soap bag measures 14.5 x 9.5 cm and is made to hold a bar of soap. It has a natural, earthy look, and it's a good fit for anyone who loves simple bath-time extras. A small, thoughtful pick for friends, it gives a bar a neat home of its own in the bathroom, and it fits nicely in a stocking.
Best for: Friends who love soap.
Wild Hare Solid Shampoo Orchid 60g (£4.99)
Something new for their routine: a 60 g Wild Hare solid shampoo in Orchid, measuring 7 x 2.5 cm. It's made for anyone who wants to try a solid shampoo, so it suits hair care fans and friends who like to try new things. The compact size makes it easy to slip into a stocking, where it sits happily among the smaller gifts.
Best for: Hair care fans and curious friends.
Which socks make good stocking fillers?
Socks make good stocking fillers when they're small, fun and easy to choose. These four picks each suit a different person, from celestial fans and gothic fashion fans to spa lovers and sock lovers. Each one has a look all of its own.
Hop Hare Bamboo Ankle Socks, Sun and Moon (£4.99)
If they love celestial style, this is the one. These Hop Hare bamboo ankle socks show a sun and moon design on a low-cut fit, with a smooth toe seam. They are 70% bamboo and come in UK sizes 3.5 to 6.5 (EU 36 to 40). Sisters, friends and sock lovers will enjoy finding them in a stocking.
Best for: Celestial fans and sock lovers.
Pink and Black Striped Socks in Coffin Box (£4.95)
A good-humoured gift for fans of girly gothic fashion. These pink and black striped socks come in a coffin-shaped colour cardboard box with a window, so you can see the socks. Made from polyester, they make a playful pick for birthdays or a stocking. Their box measures 18 cm tall, 11 cm wide and 4 cm deep. The coffin-shaped box is the real talking point.
Best for: Gothic fashion fans.
Good Witch and Bad Witch Fluffy Socks Set (£4.95)
Ideal for anyone who loves witchy style. This set holds two fluffy socks, one Good Witch and one Bad Witch, in black, pink and white stripes. Made from polyester and packed in a colour cardboard box, it's a neat, simple gift. Best friends can share the fun, with a Good Witch for one and a Bad Witch for the other. Two witchy designs in one box means double the fun.
Best for: Witchy friends and gothic fans.
Professional Treatment Socks (£3.99)
A treat they wouldn't buy themselves. These professional treatment socks are made for the spa trade and sold as a single pair. They keep creams and lotions warm on the feet, including during overnight treatments. For spa lovers, beauty fans and pamper nights at home, that's a clever little extra. It gives a pamper night a little more spa feel.
Best for: Spa lovers on pamper nights.

Hop Hare Bamboo Ankle Socks, Sun and Moon
£4.99
Same-day dispatchPink and Black Striped Socks in Coffin Box
£4.95
Same-day dispatchGood Witch and Bad Witch Fluffy Socks Set
£4.95

Professional Treatment Socks
£3.99
Which room sprays suit someone who loves scent?
The best room sprays for a scent lover are the ones with a clear scent story, and each of these has one. Pick a fruity berry spray, a patchouli one, or a festive Christmas spray. Each lists its scent notes, so you know exactly what you're giving.
Patchouli Forest Room Spray 100ml (£4.99)
If they love patchouli, this is the one. This 100 ml room spray opens with strawberry, then moves into a heart of patchouli, cedar and vetiver. So the fruit comes first, and the woods follow. It's a thoughtful housewarming gift for a host who loves a good scent. It finishes with creamy vanillin, a smooth, sweet end to every spritz.
Best for: Patchouli fans and hosts.
Fruity Melody Room Spray (£4.99)
Sweet, simple and personal, this 100 ml room spray is made for anyone who loves a sweet, fruity scent. Raspberry and strawberry come first, then a creamy heart of milk, vanilla and sugar. It's a friendly pick for berry lovers and new homeowners. Citrus, musk and woods round it off, adding a little freshness at the end.
Best for: Berry lovers and new homeowners.
Cosy Winter Nights Room Spray (£4.99)
Perfect for Christmas, this 100 ml room and pillow spray brings the scent of the season indoors. Cinnamon and clove open the scent, with jasmine, violet and rose in the heart. It finishes on cashmere, musk and vanilla. At 14.3 x 4.3 x 4.3 cm, it's a neat fit for a stocking. Spritz it on pillows, rooms or linens for a cosy winter feel.
Best for: Christmas hosts and friends.
White Christmas Room Spray (£4.99)
Practical and pretty, this 100 ml room and pillow spray can go on pillows, in rooms or on linens. Eucalyptus and mint orange open the scent, and a fruity floral twist adds something a little different. Cedar, amber and vanilla form the base. It's a lovely pick for hosts and Christmas lovers who want their home to smell festive.
Best for: Christmas lovers and family.
Which self-care gifts suit a treat-yourself stocking?
Three small self-care gifts make a great treat-yourself stocking: a scented body butter, a pocket-sized perfume oil roll-on and an unscented organic body oil. Each one is easy to give and simple to enjoy, from sweet scents to fragrance-free skincare.
Sleepy Coconut Scented Shea Body Butter 90g (£4.95)
A calm, pampering gift for a treat-yourself moment. This 90 g body butter is enriched with shea butter and finished with a tropical Sleepy Coconut scent, so every use feels a little like a holiday. It's a warm pick for mum, for a close friend, or for anyone who already loves coconut. Tuck it into a stocking and let the scent do the rest.
Best for: Mums and coconut lovers.
Mima Fine Fragrance Perfume Oil Roll-On (£3.99)
Made to be noticed, this 10 ml perfume oil roll-on fits in a pocket. The sweet blend opens with chocolate and caramel, moves into ginger, nutmeg and florals, and settles into vanilla, woods and musk. It's a fun pick for a birthday or a friend who loves sweet scents, and a little treat for yourself, too. Its small size makes it easy to tuck into a stocking.
Best for: Sweet-scent lovers and birthdays.
Organic Rosehip Body Oil, Unfragranced (£4.99)
A grown-up stocking filler for anyone who likes unscented skincare. This 50 ml organic body oil is free of added fragrance and blends castor, black cumin and rosehip carrier oils. It's 100% vegan and cruelty-free, so it works well for vegans and self-care fans. It's a thoughtful, simple pick for mum, too, and a fine choice for anyone who likes an unfussy routine.
Best for: Unscented skincare fans and vegans.
Which keyrings are fun to tuck in a stocking?
The toadstool, book worm and coffee keyrings are all fun to tuck in a stocking. Each one is small, light and full of personality, and each suits a different kind of person: a mushroom or magic fan, a bookworm, or a coffee-loving friend.
Toadstool Keyring, Lucky Mushroom Lover Gift (£3.95)
For anyone who collects keyrings, this toadstool design is a playful pick. It is made from alloy and weighs just 10 g, so it is light to pop into a stocking. It is a natural choice for mushroom lovers, and it suits a friend who enjoys a little magic. The forest-themed card it sits on adds a woodland touch.
Best for: Mushroom and magic fans.
Keyring, Enamel Book Worm, Gift for Bibliophiles (£3.95)
A gift that says you listened: this book worm keyring is ideal for a reader on your list. It is made from durable alloy with vibrant enamel, and it weighs 10 g. It comes with a cardboard back that has a Euro hook, packed in a plastic bag. It suits a student or teacher just as well as a dedicated reader, and it is a cheerful nod to their favourite hobby.
Best for: A reader on your list.
Enamel Keyring, Coffee and a Friend (£3.95)
Ideal as a Secret Santa gift, this coffee keyring is made of durable enamel on alloy and weighs just 6 g. It is a sweet choice for a best friend or a colleague who loves coffee. The Coffee and a Friend design comes with a cardboard back and a Euro hook, packed in a plastic bag. Its pop of personality makes it stand out on any set of keys.
Best for: Coffee lovers and best friends.
Same-day dispatchToadstool Keyring, Lucky Mushroom Lover Gift
£3.95
Same-day dispatchKeyring, Enamel Book Worm, Gift for Bibliophiles
£3.95
Same-day dispatchEnamel Keyring, Coffee and a Friend
£3.95
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Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.
| Gift | Best for | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Klay Orange and Ginger Soap (£4.99) | Soap fans and easy thank-yous | Standard dispatch |
| Unicorn Bath Bomb (£3.99) | Unicorn fans and birthday treats | Standard dispatch |
| Washed Jute Soap Bag (£1.99) | Friends who love soap | Standard dispatch |
| Wild Hare Solid Shampoo Orchid 60g (£4.99) | Hair care fans and curious friends | Standard dispatch |
| Hop Hare Bamboo Ankle Socks, Sun and Moon (£4.99) | Celestial fans and sock lovers | Standard dispatch |
| Pink and Black Striped Socks in Coffin Box (£4.95) | Gothic fashion fans | Same-day dispatch |
| Good Witch and Bad Witch Fluffy Socks Set (£4.95) | Witchy friends and gothic fans | Same-day dispatch |
| Professional Treatment Socks (£3.99) | Spa lovers on pamper nights | Standard dispatch |
| Patchouli Forest Room Spray 100ml (£4.99) | Patchouli fans and hosts | Standard dispatch |
| Fruity Melody Room Spray (£4.99) | Berry lovers and new homeowners | Standard dispatch |
| Cosy Winter Nights Room Spray (£4.99) | Christmas hosts and friends | Standard dispatch |
| White Christmas Room Spray (£4.99) | Christmas lovers and family | Standard dispatch |
| Sleepy Coconut Scented Shea Body Butter 90g (£4.95) | Mums and coconut lovers | Standard dispatch |
| Mima Fine Fragrance Perfume Oil Roll-On (£3.99) | Sweet-scent lovers and birthdays | Standard dispatch |
| Organic Rosehip Body Oil, Unfragranced (£4.99) | Unscented skincare fans and vegans | Standard dispatch |
| Toadstool Keyring, Lucky Mushroom Lover Gift (£3.95) | Mushroom and magic fans | Same-day dispatch |
| Keyring, Enamel Book Worm, Gift for Bibliophiles (£3.95) | A reader on your list | Same-day dispatch |
| Enamel Keyring, Coffee and a Friend (£3.95) | Coffee lovers and best friends | Same-day dispatch |
When should I order for Christmas?
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 |
|---|---|
| Standard dispatch | noon on Wednesday 9 December |
| Same-day dispatch | noon on Thursday 17 December |
Gifts from the same place share one parcel, from £3.19 each (some items travel free), and once a parcel's gifts reach £40, that parcel's standard delivery is free on most gifts. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.
Ready to choose?
Small, hand-picked stocking fillers like bath bombs, socks, room sprays and keyrings suit friends, mums, scent lovers and book lovers who want a thoughtful extra without spending much. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Stocking fillers under £10 · Secret Santa gifts under £10 · Stocking fillers for adults.










