Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
If you haven’t found the right gift for your valentine yet, don’t panic: There’s still time to pick out something thoughtful. Luckily, we here at the Strategist have been compiling gift guides all month — from gifts under $25 to the best gifts for every type of dude in your life. But as the clock ticks down, I’ve made this nifty list of 22 of my favorite gifts that will arrive in time to give to your loved one. Everything below will arrive by Thursday this week, but shipping times will quickly change as the holiday approaches, so I’d recommend ordering your gifts very soon. If you’re looking for even more ideas, we’ve compiled all of our best Valentine’s Day gifts here in one spot.
Update on February 12, 2025: Removed any items that won’t arrive by February 14; updated prices and checked stock for all items.
For the valentine who soaks before bed
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I suggest this geranium-leaf-scented scrub from Aesop.
For the valentine who hates the Big Light
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While this candle carousel is technically a Christmas decoration, the cherubs make it Valentine’s Day appropriate.
For the valentine who’s in a committed relationship with their Airwrap
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Strategist contributor Rio Viera-Newton says these silk pillowcases are a perfect dupe for her more expensive Parachute pillowcase.
For the valentine who’s always fixing things around the house
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Opinel No. 8 Beechwood-Handle Knife
This French folding knife will be perfect for any household project and comes recommended by fourth-generation butcher Cara Nicoletti, who says she was shocked by how often it “came in handy for small everyday tasks.”
For the valentine who thinks Hallmark cards are insulting
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‘My Lesbian Novel,’ by Renee Gladman
A buzzy book with a handwritten note on the inside should do the trick.
For the valentine who’s particular about their nightstand
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The lube we dubbed the best of the best, which comes in a stylish glass bottle you won’t be embarrassed to leave out.
For the valentine who’s particular about their toy box
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The Pure Wand is sleek, sexy, and can be used for both P-spot and G-spot stimulation.
For the valentine who drinks manhattans
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Some fancy, syrup-soaked cherries.
For the valentine you go on road trips with
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This Kodak is basically an upgraded disposable camera.
For the valentine whose favorite meal is candy
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BonBon Sweet Wild Strawberry Fish
Some Swedish fish from BonBon will satisfy their sweet tooth.
For the valentine who just wants a good chocolate bar
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Tony’s Chocolonely Rainbow Tasting Chocolate Bar Pack
The graphic packaging alone makes these chocolate bars worth buying, but they also happen to be delicious (and their manufacturing practice supports slave-free chocolate production).
For the valentine who hates chocolate
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As Strategist senior editor Hilary Reid once wrote, marzipan manages to “combine kitsch (delightful), miniatures (also delightful), and candy (delicious).” This marzipan, molded to look like strawberries, is also on-theme for the holiday.
For the valentine who has tried every status candle
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A Diptyque is always nice, but this one’s much more fun: Light it up and then use the oil to massage your partner.
For the valentine who prefers incense
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You can’t go wrong with some tasteful incense sticks that smell like Oribe’s signature fragrance.
For the valentine who stays up late reading fanfic
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Writer Molly McGhee recommends this old-school book light for any night-owl bookworms who are looking to keep “the blue-light blues at bay.”
For the valentine who takes their writing instruments seriously
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According to André Aciman, it’s “the Volkswagen of pens, with a Jaguar engine.”
For the valentine who already has a deck of Tarot cards
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The cheeky, illustrated 78-card deck is designed with New York City symbols, like an everything-bagel Page of Pentacles.
For the valentine who needs a little help getting to Zoom meetings on time
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A handsome Timex with an army-green strap.
For the valentine who thinks holiday restaurant reservations are a scam
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A set of pasta pot grips shaped like farfalloni.
For the valentine who always has a pie in the oven
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Ben Mims offers 300 cookie recipes from nearly 100 countries.
For the valentine with a bun in the oven
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Body oil will keep their skin hydrated and stretch marks at bay.
For the valentine who wants something to last
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A bouquet of flowers that will never wilt.
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