Cosa regalare a un uomo senza sapere la taglia?

Pelletteria e profumi: portafogli, portacarte, portadocumenti, cinture con i nastri intercambiabili, cappelli, portachiavi. Sono oggetti che un uomo usa ogni giorno e che raramente si compra da solo. Scarpe e abbigliamento sono invece i regali che tornano indietro più spesso.

Qual è il regalo per lui che sbaglia di meno?

Un portacarte, se quello che usa adesso è consumato o se porta ormai solo tre carte e niente contanti. Costa fra i 22 e i 122 euro, non ha misura, e si usa tutti i giorni. È il regalo maschile che al banco consigliamo più spesso e quello che riceve più ringraziamenti.

Si può regalare un profumo a un uomo senza conoscerlo bene?

Sì, partendo dalle famiglie che funzionano più largamente: un legnoso con il sandalo è morbido e mette d'accordo quasi tutti, mentre il vetiver, più terroso, divide di più. Evitate di scegliere in base a quello che piace a voi: su pelli diverse la stessa fragranza cambia parecchio.

Quanto si spende per un buon regalo da uomo?

Sotto i 50 euro si prendono portachiavi e cappelli; fra 50 e 100 la pelletteria vera e le cinture; fra 100 e 200 i profumi di nicchia e i pezzi di pelletteria più importanti. Non è il prezzo a fare il regalo giusto, ma il fatto che l'oggetto sostituisca in meglio qualcosa che già usa.

Fate la confezione regalo?

Sì, su richiesta al momento dell'ordine, con la confezione della boutique e un biglietto se lo desiderate. Il reso è gratuito entro 30 giorni.

Gift ideas for him

Gift guide · For him

A gift for a man has a reputation for being difficult, and the real reason is that almost everyone tries to guess a clothing item. That is where things go wrong: sizing is a gamble and the fit varies from one brand to another. Objects, on the other hand, have no size.

What follows is what we have recommended in the boutique for six generations to those who arrive without ideas. No surprises: these are things a man uses every day and, if they are well made, will not buy for himself.

Under 50 euros

This is the price range where leather key rings and hats work well, with sizing that is almost always one-size or adjustable. It also includes the first wallets and cardholders: cardholders in particular are the gift customers have asked us for most in recent years, because cash has disappeared from pockets and the twelve-compartment wallet is now carried empty.

Between 50 and 100 euros

This is where Piquadro leather goods come in - the Bolognese house that treats the wallet as an engineering problem, with aluminium, automatic opening and the MagSafe ring for the iPhone - along with belts, which do require knowing his trouser size. Orciani works leather with interchangeable straps, which is a way around the problem: change the buckle and the belt becomes another one.

This price range also includes the first niche fragrances, as well as document holders for those who work with paperwork.

The boutique's recommendation. Look at the wallet he uses now. If the edges are worn and he carries three cards and no banknotes, the right gift is a cardholder - and he'll thank you for weeks. It's the men's gift that is least likely to miss the mark at the counter, and it costs between 22 and 122 euros.

Between 100 and 200 euros

This is the niche fragrance category, and for us it is the department's deepest assortment. It is worth saying something that almost nobody knows: in niche perfumery, there are no men's fragrances. The maisons compose without assigning fragrances to a gender, and the same bottle changes depending on the skin.

If you are looking for a starting point, woody fragrances are the ones that most often end up on a man at the counter - cedar, sandalwood, vetiver - while aromatic fragrances with lavender and sage are the easiest to wear to the office. A warning against the most common mistake: rose is not a feminine note; in Middle Eastern perfumery, it is unequivocally masculine, and some of the fragrances our customers buy most willingly feature it in their pyramid.

If you want to understand how to read a product page before choosing, we have written how to read an olfactory pyramid.

For the home, when size is not a factor

The most difficult men's gift is one for someone who already has everything, and it almost always ends up as an object left in a drawer. Glassware is the exception: there are no sizes to worry about, it can be used the same evening, and it does not need a place to be found for it. Since September, we have carried NUDE, handmade lead-free crystal, from 19 to 540 euros.

The piece that works best of all is whisky tumblers: a heavy base, thick walls, able to hold a large ice cube and let it melt slowly. Above that, there is a decanter, which lets wine breathe and is the right gift for someone who knows their wine. For those who make cocktails at home, coups and lowball glasses for Negronis and Old Fashioneds, in sets of two or four.

The same rule as with wallets applies: the gift that works is the one that replaces an object the person uses every day without thinking about it. A well-chosen whisky glass makes an impression on the first evening and stays there for twenty years.

What we are reluctant to give as gifts

Shoes, always and without exception: feet do not forgive, and the fit can vary even between two models from the same brand. Clothing without knowing the size, for the same reasons - and with men's clothing the problem is worse, because shoulders and sleeve length cannot be adjusted by simply changing the size.

If the gift absolutely has to be a garment, ask someone who knows his size. It is not a failure: it is the only way to save him a trip to the returns desk.

How we wrap it

Every order can be gift-wrapped in the boutique packaging and accompanied by a card. Returns are free within 30 days, which is worth more for a gift than any other guarantee.

For a women's gift, the companion guide is gift ideas for her. In December, you will also find the seasonal selection: Christmas gifts for him.

Frequently asked questions

What can you give a man without knowing his size?

Leather goods and fragrances: wallets, card holders, document holders, belts with interchangeable straps, hats, key rings. These are items a man uses every day and rarely buys for himself. Shoes and clothing, on the other hand, are the gifts most often returned.

What is the safest gift for him?

A card holder, if the one he currently uses is worn out or if he now carries only three cards and no cash. It costs between 22 and 122 euros, has no size issue, and is used every day. It is the men's gift we recommend most often in-store and the one that receives the most thanks.

Can you give a man a fragrance without knowing him well?

Yes, starting with the fragrance families that have the broadest appeal: a woody fragrance with sandalwood is soft and likely to please almost everyone, while vetiver, being more earthy, is more divisive. Avoid choosing based on what you like: the same fragrance can smell very different on different skin.

How much should you spend on a good gift for a man?

Under 50 euros, key rings and hats are good choices; between 50 and 100, fine leather goods and belts; between 100 and 200, niche fragrances and more substantial leather goods. The right gift is not about the price, but about whether the item can replace something he already uses with something better.

Do you offer gift wrapping?

Yes, on request when placing your order, with the boutique packaging and a card if you wish. Returns are free within 30 days.