The best personalised gift ideas for Christmas

A signature scent is made even more personal with the recipient’s name, a message or special date expertly engraved onto the bottle. Jo Malone London offers numerous fragrances and candles to engrave, and this feminine, velvety and floral scent – inspired by the blooming of the great scarlet poppy – is one of our favourites. Add an engraving, and it will certainly be one of a kind.

For the classier among us, Fortnum & Mason’s refreshing, citrussy Blanc de Blancs is both a taste of luxury and the perfect way to celebrate the festive season. Simply choose a heartfelt message of up to 75 words to be printed onto the champagne’s label.

This gift is a winner for parents, foodies and the sentimental alike. Papier’s personalisable recipe journal displays a photo of your choice on the cover, and lets you list up to 85 of the family’s favourite dishes inside. After detailing any secret ingredients and must-know tricks, this will become the most precious cookbook in the kitchen.

The talented artists behind this Devon-based brand will hand-draw each illustration – from townhouses to cottages and holiday homes – from a photograph supplied by you. Complete your print with the framing of your choice, for a heartwarming family keepsake.

For sharp-eyed kids who love Where’s Wally?, featuring in their very own search-and-find book will be a dream come true. Wonderbly’s Where Are You? collection lets children spot their own character (customisable by their skin tone, hairstyle and more), hidden in the beautifully illustrated pages. This title takes them on a fun journey through time, with stop-offs in six settings. They'll find a different version of themselves in each one, from ancient Roman to futuristic explorer, as they battle against an evil time-travelling pigeon!

Grown-ups needn’t miss out on the personalised book fun, either. This sparkling idea sees your friend or family member turned into the star of their very own personalised cocktail recipe book. Cheers to that!

Christmas is hardly Christmas if you’re not indulging in shameless amounts of chocolate, and Toblerone couldn’t agree more. Gift your loved one a huge bar that’s delivered with a special wrapper printed with their name on it (read: not for sharing!) or a heartfelt message.

What better way to take the edge off after a long day than with a sip of whisky from your own, personal glass? Sturdy and elegant, these Bar Line tumblers can be engraved with up to four lines of text, and delivered in a lovely silk gift box.

For die-hard football fans, look no further. Commemorate their favourite team with a custom-made collection of its history and best games, all wrapped up into a vintage-looking newspaper book with their name embossed on the cover. With 35 teams to choose from, it's sure to be a winner.

These gorgeous 18-carat gold-plated bracelets are personalised with your recipient’s birthstone, making them a stylish and meaningful gift. Being water and tarnish resistant means they’ll stay looking great long after Christmas, too.

One of the most enduringly popular men’s fragrances, Dior’s Sauvage is fresh, earthy and mysterious, with hints of Calabrian bergamot and vanilla extract. While it can be hard to shop fragrances for someone else, we think this one is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, especially with his name engraved on it.

We wouldn’t dare forget about your furry friends this Christmas, so here’s the perfect gift for the most loved member of any family. Emma Bridgewater’s personalised pottery range offers dishwasher-safe pet bowls painted with a name and print of your choice, to make feeding those festive turkey scraps even more special.

A bespoke snow globe engraved with your family name is arguably the sweetest piece of Christmas decor, and is certainly a touching addition to any festive mantlepiece.

The perfect glamorous addition to any handbag, this engraved silver lipstick holder complete with a compact mirror is practical, elegant and a beauty lover’s dream. Add a name or short quote at the checkout for an extra special touch.

Although streaming put an end to the era of video tapes, film buffs of any age will adore this retro print. Select up to ten titles to personalise it with all of their favourite flicks.

Gift the men in your life a unique accessory for formal looks, with these fancy engraved cufflinks from Morgan & French. The classic timeless design, crafted from 100% recycled silver, will enhance any suit, and be forever treasured.

Okay, so this one isn’t available online, only in person at six London stores, but Diptyque’s gifting is so beautifully crafted, it’s worth a trip to the capital. Baies is one of our favourite scented candles, with its sweet notes of berry and flowery rose that will instantly brighten up any home. Make it even more special with in-store engraving, gift wrapping and the chance to design your own stoneware jar from colour to finish.

Double the impact of a personalised gift by sending it along with a customised Christmas card, created with the magic of AI. Upload a good quality digi snap and tech wizardry will transform it into a truly memorable festive greeting. There are dozens of designs to choose from – from silly and cheeky to kitsch and cute – and even if you've missed the last posting date you can send it virtually for £2.99. Want that AI joy for life, not just Christmas? You can use the same impressively seamless technology to create a range of personalised wall art too...

Just one of many treats you can add into a tailor made gift box from Lush, a brand that’s always a go-to for anyone shopping for a Gen-Z niece or sister. With just a few clicks on the Lush website, you can handpick a selection of sweet-scented bath bombs, body scrubs, hair masks, fragrances and more, for a self-care evening like no other.