Make Him Smell Nice: The Best Grooming Gifts for Father’s Day
Shopping for dads can be tricky. Most will say they “don’t need anything,” and if they do offer suggestions, it’s usually something unexciting or painfully practical. (My husband has asked for hedge trimmers in the past.) So this Father’s Day, instead of gifting another novelty mug or grilling gadget, I’m leaning into something he’ll enjoy using: grooming products. Whether he’s the kind of guy with a multistep skin-care regimen or the dad who uses the same bar of soap for everything, these razors, bead trimmers, face washes, and other essentials are worth gifting.
For more presents for dads, check out our roundup of the best Father’s Day gift ideas.
Updated on June 17, 2026
These gifts will all arrive by Father’s Day — some with expedited shipping or a minimum spend. We removed some gifts that wouldn’t arrive in time or were sold out and added a self-tanner kit for men.
Our top-three picks
A fragrance for the fashion aficionado
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The luxury footwear brand has expanded into signature fragrance. This scent has zesty bergamot and black pepper, soft lavender and orange blossom, and amber-y wood and patchouli.
An elevated body wash
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Upgrade his basic body wash or bar soap with this sophisticated scent, which features energizing bergamot and grapefruit, woody Japanese hinoki, and earthy vetiver. It’s a clean scent that leans masculine, thanks to those earthy, woodsy elements.
An almost indestructible Dopp kit
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Made from durable neoprene (that’s the same material used in wet suits), this pouch can be tossed into gym bags, suitcases, and car trunks without looking worse for wear.
A closer, cleaner shave
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There’s a learning curve with single-edge razors, but once you master the technique, they give a clean shave with less irritation and razor burn. The sharp single blade gets the job done in fewer passes. Plus, the solid steel razor isn’t the type he’ll need to replace often, so it’s a gift that keeps on giving.
A Best in Class beard trimmer
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The wallet-friendly beard trimmer is our Best in Class less-expensive beard trimmer and made our Beauty Hall of Fame. It’s great for the dad who just needs to do some basic cleanup.
A classic skin-care combo
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The gateway gift to better skin. Kiehl’s pairs its energizing Facial Fuel face wash with the lightweight moisturizer, taking the guesswork out of his skin-care routine.
Beard basics
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The dad who takes great pride in his beard will appreciate this trio, which includes beard conditioner, beard oil, and pomade to soften, hydrate, and style beard hairs.
A bar-soap upgrade
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Once he tries these upscale soaps, he’ll never go back to a basic bar. The trio contains three different expressions of sandalwood — one that’s woodsy, one that’s smoky, and one that’s citrusy.
A cleansing gadget for guys
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Dads who love tools and gadgets — and clear skin — will appreciate this facial brush, which has six different vibration modes to dislodge dirt and oil from pores. It also contains an anti-aging wrinkle head that promotes smoother, more radiant skin.
A self-tanner set for dad
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Dads like to glow, too. For the dad who likes the look of tan — without the sun damage — this self-tanner kit was made with men in mind.
A better night’s sleep
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Like a weighted blanket for his eyes, the Nodpod uses gentle pressure and total darkness to help even the most wired dad wind down after a long day.
A fragrance diffuser for the car guy
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If the dad in your life is a fanatic about his car — and that new car smell — gift him this fragrance diffuser, which senses motion and fills your car with scent when you’re on the go. It holds a fragrance pod (sold separately) with up to 15 hours of scent time.
A next-level hair-care routine
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For the dad concerned about hair loss, this hat brings a more high-tech (yet simple) approach to hair care. It uses low-level red light to support scalp health and optimal hair growth — no serums, massaging, or extra steps required.
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