In recent years men also already know: Grooming products are a smart, useful, pampering, and usually joyful gift. Especially since most guys won’t run to the drugstore to buy themselves a new perfume or a luxurious cream, but secretly wait for someone to surprise them with one. Admit it. The upcoming holidays are the perfect excuse to do it: To choose for them a new fragrance or a desired grooming product. That’s why we gathered for you a holiday gift guide for the month of Tishrei, divided according to types of men (from the practical to the sophisticated know-it-all) – including brand-new perfumes, creams, and elegant sets that will make their year a little brighter.
A happy holiday for the one who doesn’t waste a moment | Clean, fast, and stress-free
Does your guy like to keep things short and efficient? A set like this will give him everything he needs to look good and feel fresh – without lingering too long in front of the mirror during the holiday:
An aromatic woody perfume combining pink pepper, Virginia cedar, and orange blossom for an extra-masculine fragrance | Eau Fraiche Extreme by Versace (NIS 499 for 100 ml, at Lilith Cosmetics online and drugstore chains).
Clean skin? Absolutely, with the wash-off cream enriched with Japanese peony flower extract, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin | Hyper Real Fresh Canvas cleansing cream by MAC (NIS 155 for 125 ml, at MAC stores and website).
Clinique Men’s moisturizing gel cream, designed to keep facial skin hydrated for up to three days (!), containing caffeine and aloe vera water (NIS 180 for 50 ml, at drugstores, Clinique stores, and website).
Ultimate Face and Beard Cream by Bath & Body Works. A cream also for facial hair, with a delicate lavender and sage scent? Why not, especially since it shortens mirror time and includes shea butter (NIS 79.90 for 113 ml).
Diopti eye gel by Lierac Paris. For those who need targeted care for tired eyes, this gel with ginger and echinacea plant extracts works like magic, giving an alert look within minutes (NIS 169 for 15 ml, at authorized beauticians).
Identity Black perfume by Jade. Smells like self-confidence, combining incense and cardamom with rugged leather, sandalwood, and patchouli, for a quiet and present man (NIS 359 for 100 ml, at drugstores and Jade’s website).
Veteran perfume makers surprised with a blend of amber, smoky cedar, and spices with citrus touches, which can only be described as the scent of emotional intelligence | Intuition by Aramis (NIS 425 for 100 ml, at Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, and Glam 42).
A dazzling year for the fragrant friend | The one who leaves a trail of charm
The friend who always enters the room with an unforgettable scent will love a few powerful perfumes and grooming products that strengthen the impression. For connoisseurs only:
The new unisex fragrance by the designer includes black orchid, tonka, and dark chocolate, for a mysterious combination that cannot be ignored | Black Orchid Reserve by Tom Ford (NIS 670 for 50 ml, at drugstores, Hamashbir Lazarchan, and Factory 54).
A blend of amber, moss, and coffee, feels like the scent of Mediterranean testosterone and classic Italian aroma | Devotion perfume by Dolce & Gabbana (NIS 559 for 100 ml, at drugstores).
Liftactiv serum by Vichy: After years of research, Vichy innovates with a facial treatment containing ingredients derived from sugar, mushrooms, and proteins, a recipe designed to give a refreshed look to the man who never compromises (NIS 252 for 30 ml, at drugstores and pharmacies).
Night face cream (for night use only), designed to do three things simultaneously: Moisturize, repair, and renew the skin, with a patent that works even on the most sensitive man. Effective! | Advanced Night Repair by Estée Lauder (NIS 470 for 65 ml, at the brand store and drugstores).
A cool, clean scent of snowy mountain streams with hints of green tea and cassis, became one of the brand’s most beloved fragrances ever | Silver Mountain Water by Creed (NIS 1,080 for 100 ml, at BeyondSkin stores and website).
Those who never give up on the brand will surely love this fragrance spiced with whiskey and sage, in an autumnal, sensual, and elegant version | Fierce Reserve by Abercrombie & Fitch (NIS 409 for 100 ml, at drugstores and duty-free).
Argania hair wax and clay cream – the meticulous ones will enjoy styling their hair with clay enriched with hyaluronic acid, while wax lovers will love the one enriched with castor oil, both holding all day long (NIS 49.90 for 100 ml, at drugstores and brand website).
A unique holiday for the chic guy | Extra-sophisticated? This is how to make him happy
A stylish man with a unique touch doesn’t settle for a common bottle. He looks for boutique fragrances and smart products that feel different and highlight his vibe:
A niche perfume created around the red-golden spice, with sandalwood and woody warmth, for an unexpected fragrance of walking through a saffron field in the mist. Exactly | Safran Secret by Maison Crivelli (NIS 1,230 for 50 ml, at Individual boutique, Factory 54, and April chain).
If it’s luxury, Memo’s perfume is a Mediterranean journey with citrus notes, fresh flowers, and currants. Feels like an intellectual vacation | Ithaque by Memo Paris (NIS 1,150 for 75 ml, at BeyondSkin website and boutique).
A new juicy creation by Roja Dove, with clementine, melon, and lily of the valley, designed for those who want to impress with a fresh fragrance that lasts | Isola Verde by Roja Dove (NIS 1,850 for 50 ml, at Lilith Cosmetics website, BeyondSkin, and selected perfumeries).
"OLA Booster facial moisturizer by Pola Blik. A cream that restores to his skin what long nights took away – volume, elasticity, and radiance. The magic happens thanks to hyaluronic acid and polyphenols (NIS 500 for 50 ml, at clinic and Pola Blik website, duty-free, and El Al flights).
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum by Bobbi Brown, Bobbi’s product that smooths the skin anew every day (and night), including cactus extract, vitamin C, and passion fruit oil. Classic (NIS 360 for 30 ml, at brand stores and drugstores).
Duran Duran NeoRio by Xerjoff. A musical tribute in a sparkling perfume bottle? Of course it combines fig, rum, and Peruvian balsam. For Duran Duran fans and head-turning collectors (NIS 1,295 for 50 ml, at BeyondSkin website and boutique).
I Don’t Know What by D.S. & Durga. The Brooklyn niche brand created a fragrance with a bizarre name, but a light blend that can serve as a base for another fragrance, a kind of "fragrant accessory" for fans of layering several perfumes. You know who you are (NIS 648 for 50 ml, at Individual store, Factory 54, and Glam 42).
A balanced year for the friend who’s always right | Surprises for the one who knows what’s good for him!
The one who always chooses right isn’t impressed by clichés. He expects elegant gifts, perfumes that speak for him, and grooming products that prove how well you know him (at least as much as he knows himself):
Loewe’s luxurious bottle includes a sensual blend of patchouli, red pepper, and cistus flower, that feels like a mysterious evening in Spain (NIS 936 for 100 ml, at Factory 54 Beauty in BIG Glilot and website).
A perfume that leaves an impression, thanks to suede scents, Sichuan pepper, mate extract, and geranium oil. All combined into a fragrance that feels like an iconic garment, straight off the hanger | Iconic Homme by Guess (NIS 329 for 100 ml, at drugstores).
Le Sel D’Issey perfume by Issey Miyake – veteran fragrance lovers will surely love the 2025 edition, based on seaweed, oakmoss, and even recycled cedar extract. A classic with a modern interpretation (NIS 539 for 100 ml, at drugstores and ONLY’S website).
Dark spot corrector serum by Uriage. A focused French treatment for skin brightening with vitamin C and thermal water, helping reduce pigmentation and restore an even look (NIS 250.90 for 30 ml, at Super-Pharm and pharmacies).
A Thousand and One Nights version of Versace fragrance, with yellow mandarin, incense, and even caramel – for the man who likes to leave a thrilling memory, baby | Eros Najim by Versace (NIS 599 for 100 ml, at Lilith Cosmetics website and drugstores).
Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense set by Jo Malone London. Many fans of the British brand will be delighted to discover the woody combination reminiscent of a cypress garden and grapevine arbor – in an elegant set of perfume and body wash – that will make any celebration more refined (NIS 1,020 per box, at Jo Malone London stores in Israel and website).
REMICRONIZED skincare set by Hava Zingboim. The skincare expert’s new series allows the infusion of micronized hyaluronic acid fibers and collagen deep into the skin. A perfect gift for those who understand that skincare is an investment, including face cream, serum, and eye cream, plus two additional products as a bonus (NIS 2,018 per set, at Hava Zingboim clinics and website).
And one more bonus, for the die-hard holiday lover
The Etrog set by Roger & Gallet is perfect for this time of year. The French skincare brand combined a perfume, shower gel, and hand cream in a perfect scent – bundled together to delight citrus-fruit lovers in the month of Tishrei. Festive, after discount it will cost you NIS 284, at Lierac Paris website.