9 best men’s grooming gifts that will be a treat to open this Christmas

This handy little kit from premium men’s grooming brand Triumph & Disaster includes everything a hirsute man could possibly need to keep his barnet in check on the go. Styling is taken care of courtesy of a trio of clay, pomade and a fibre paste – all equally fragrant – and there’s also a travel-sized shampoo and conditioner, both made using natural ingredients. The best bit? It all comes neatly packed inside a robust travel case, which even includes an organic cotton face cloth.

A good electric shaver is a fantastic present as it’s something every man needs but that few are likely to fork out on for themselves. If the man in your life has been scraping by with a subpar shaver for too long, this state of the art device from Braun might just be the upgrade he needs. The cutting head pivots 360 degrees for the closest shave possible and the cleaning dock ensures it works like new every time. You’ll get two attachments included – a foil shaver and a precision trimmer –  but more can be purchased separately to turn this from a simple shaver into a does-it-all grooming machine.

A great winter fragrance is an absolute must for every well-groomed man and this one from Laboratory Perfumes is one of our favourites. It’s a spicy, woody scent that’s bound to evoke some festive cheer but it’s versatile enough to keep wearing long into the new year. Laboratory Perfumes is a homegrown, independent brand too, so you can support a small business and tick off another gift for your man in one fell swoop. Plus, we found this particular fragrance to be pretty potent (one spray does the trick) which means that at £70 for 100ml, it’s exceptional value for money.

Good grooming doesn’t end south of the waistband, or at least it shouldn’t do. In order to be truly well-groomed, a bit of below-the-belt maintenance is required. Aside from a spot of pruning now and then, the most important thing is to stay fresh – exactly what this set aims to address. Included is Below the Belt’s aptly named fresh and dry balls, which is essentially a deodorant for the nether regions and there’s also a can of anti-perspirant spray to keep armpits fragrant too.

Once a man reaches a certain age, hair starts to get really creative with where it decides to grow. The nose, ears and eyebrows are three key hotspots and this handy trimmer from BaByliss can happily tackle all of them with purpose-built attachments. He’s happy and you don’t have to look at the wiry hairs sprouting from his nostrils while you eat your Christmas dinner. Everyone’s a winner. The trimmer itself is surprisingly powerful considering it retails for less than £10 and it’s battery operated which makes it ideal for travel. All he has to do is pop it in his wash bag and he’s good to go.

When we first saw this eye-catching razor from Bolin Webb, we weren’t sure whether to have a shave or try to sell it to the Tate Modern. In the end, we ended up doing the former and suffice to say we were impressed. The blade is a standard Gillette mach3 and the smooth, streamlined, weighty handle makes for a very pleasing shave and doesn’t look bad on the bathroom shelf either.

You can have the best razor in the world but if the accompanying lotions and potions aren’t up to scratch, you’re never going to get a good shave. Enter this premium shaving duo from purveyors of all things nice smelling and aesthetically pleasing, Aesop. The two serums are designed to work together, resulting in the perfect shave and from our experience, they do exactly that. Plus, they smell incredible, but that’s a given where this Aussie brand is concerned.

This multi-purpose oil from Oliver J. Woods is great for taming unruly beards, nourishing skin and making tired-looking tattoos pop again like new. Whatever your recipients grooming routine is, chances are there’ll be room for a bottle of this stuff in it. It also smells fantastic – better than a lot of aftershaves – meaning he can look great and smell great all by just using one clever product.

Skincare is always important, but especially so in winter. The cold weather can wreak havoc, resulting in dry, flaky skin. That’s why keeping your face clean and moisturised is so crucial, even if you’re a bloke. Master of affordable male-grooming products, Bulldog, has designed a solution to this common seasonal problem and it just so happens to be the perfect size and price for a stocking filler.