Valentine's Day Gifts for Him in Singapore: Top Picks for 2025

Technically, every season is the season of love, but there’s only one publicly recognised date for it: Valentine’s Day. And though you may want to give him a treat every day, this is the one day in the year where you can give him an extra big treat.

As we near Valentine’s Day, here are some gifts for him for your consideration: a vinyl player and cheese-and-charcuterie gift box for a romantic night in, a portable grill and cutting-edge GPS watch for adventures outdoors and cooking under the stars, or a couples’ spa day. Let’s face it, these aren’t just gifts for him, they’re gifts for you, too– in celebration of the time you spend together and the things you both love.

WHOOP – Gift The Hottest Wearable Tech This Valentine’s Day

The WHOOP band is the latest to join the wearable tech trend– but with a difference. Endorsed by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Maria Sakkari, and Virgil van Dijk, WHOOP is designed around high-performance activity, especially users with training goals– but also works in low-intensity settings like the office or around the house. This smart band monitors your heart rate, tracks your sleep patterns, and even enables you to track your dietary habits like vegetable and dairy intake. Its unique, screen-free design gives it a sleek, minimalist look and minimises distractions through the day, and the “auto-detect” function allows it to start and stop without manual action.

The WHOOP Health Monitor lets you see all your vitals, like heart rate and blood oxygen, at a glance– and you can input over 140 behaviors like caffeine consumption and morning sunlight. WHOOP encourages you to work hard, but also encourages you to rest– the “Strain” measurement feature calculates the exertion you put on your body on a scale of 0 to 21, deriving from cardiovascular and muscular load. This measurement can be affected by exercise, work, anxiety, running errands, parenting, and more: you’ll be able to assess strain by activity, to better help you balance your stressors through the day. With over 7400 colour and material customisations to choose from, make your WHOOP band truly your own.

Get a WHOOP band here on the website.

BOSS Exhilarating Vanilla Eau de Parfum Intense – A Simple, Sophisticated Perfume For Him

The latest collection of fragrances from BOSS, BOSS The Collection, is inspired by the stylish fundamentals of the wardrobe. Simple but luxurious, fresh and modern, these perfumes take wearers from day to night and exude a subtle sophistication. Presented in signature BOSS The Collection glass flacons with thermo-luster finishes, each bottle is a decorative object, completed with a couture-inspired textured label and elegant cylindrical packaging.

Exhilarating Vanilla Eau de Parfum Intense, a gender-neutral fragrance that’s distinctly masculine with its woody, smoky notes, is a new take on the classic vanilla fragrance that’s inspired by the sensual appeal of a cream wool bomber jacket. Composed by perfumer Ane Ayo, this perfume opens with spicy top notes of Guatemalan cardamom, drying down to an intensely ambery-woody scent that’s comforting but a little intimidating. If you recall the deep woods of classic fougère Boss by Hugo Boss, that’s the same note in Exhilarating Vanilla that balances its creaminess with something heavy and resinous.

Pick up a BOSS Exhilarating Vanilla Eau de Parfum Intense at Tangs.

Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller – A Valentine’s Day Gift That’s Versatile and Fun

The Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller is another of those painfully useful gadgets from Apple, made to fit the iPhone and the iPhone alone. If he’s one of the lucky ones, treat him to one of these– it’s made to transform an iPhone 15 Series phone into a portable gaming console and controller that you can run any App Store game on, like Call of Duty: Mobile. You can also connect your Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, GeForce NOW or Amazon Luna to your controller, or use Remote Play to play games from your PC.

This controller is designed to be comfortable and portable, featuring ultra-wide analog triggers, highly accurate thumbsticks and a responsive D-pad and buttons. Fitted with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack with microphone support for in-game chat, you’ll also be able to use pass-through charging that lets you play and charge simultaneously. To use the controller, connect it directly to your phone’s USB-C port for ultra-responsive gameplay, or use it as a wired controller with a PC or tablet with the “Play On Any Screen” feature.

Shop the Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller here.

Audio-Technica Sound Burger – Skip The Portable Speaker, Get A Real Vinyl Player

Finally, a portable music player that’ll impress audio snobs and vinyl hoarders– this portable turntable has been a favourite of casuals and collectors since the 1980s. Audio-Technica first launched the Sound Burger, in Bluetooth turntable form in a “retro red” shade, in 2022 for Audio-Technica’s 60th anniversary. The original release sold out in days, so Audio-Technica has brought the Sound Burger back as part of its regular lineup, in black, white or bright yellow– with its compact, lightweight design, it’s perfect for parties, picnics, travel, or smaller living spaces. With its charming retro design, it’s sure to impress friends, family, guests, or anyone who appreciates the rhythmic movement of a spinning vinyl disc.

The Sound Burger provides high-quality sound reproduction, with a belt-drive system that plays 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records. To maintain stability and portability, the vinyl player’s tonearm uses a dynamic balance system in which stylus pressure is applied via a spring, while a high-precision DC motor maintains stable rotation. Behind its charming exterior, the Sound Burger has fully caught up with modern technology: it’s fitted with Bluetooth connectivity, a 12-hour battery life, and is suited to both wired and wireless listening. To take it anywhere, get a Sound Burger case, which fits accessories like record cleaning tools and cables, keeps your vinyl player safe from scratches and dust, and lets you charge it on the go.

Get an Audio-Technica Sound Burger from City Music, Swee Lee Music Co., or directly from Audio-Technica’s site.

Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED – A Does-It-All Valentine’s Day Gift For Him– And You!

Garmin’s newest does-it-all, premium multisport GPS smartwatch, the fēnix 8 AMOLED, is available in three sizes– 43mm, 47mm or 51mm, making it perfect for couples who adventure together. With 24/7 health monitoring capabilities, diverse pre-loaded activities, advanced mapping and navigation abilities, and an impressive battery life of up to 29 days in smartwatch mode, the fēnix 8 AMOLED is a gift of many journeys together to come.

All models of the fēnix 8 feature leakproof metal buttons, new sensor guards to help protect essential sensors, and have been tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance, as well as being fitted with premium materials like an optional titanium bezel and optional scratch-resistant sapphire lens. The watch is even dive-proof, with a 40-meter dive-rated case, leakproof metal buttons, and support for scuba and apnea dive activities. 

Of course, what makes the fēnix 8 the perfect off-the-beaten-path companion is its navigation abilities: view terrain contours on TopoActive maps and access preloaded

maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts around the world. While training, the PacePro function provides GPS-based pace guidance for selected courses or distances, while ClimbPro displays real-time information on current and upcoming climbs. Choose between a vivid AMOLED display (43mm, 47mm or 51mm) or an always-on display with a sustainable solar charging function (47mm or 51mm).

Shop the Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED here, as well as all authorised retailers.

CUBE™ by Everdure – Grill On The Go With This Handy Contraption

The CUBE™ by Everdure is a fully-equipped outdoor charcoal grill the size of a cooler box, designed for impromptu cooking away from home, to steal the spotlight at your next outdoor potluck, or if you have limited outdoor space but want perfectly seared baby-back ribs.

This contraption is designed with an integrated food-grade storage tray, bamboo preparation board, and a porcelain enamel firebox for fuss-free set-ups, cooking, and cleaning. Its chrome grill rack ensures even cooking with changeable grill positions, while its specially fitted cool-to-touch carry handles keeps external heat low for comfort and safety while moving the grill. For easy loading and cleaning, the charcoal tray is removable– the CUBE™ will take lump charcoal and charcoal briquettes.

For added versatility, pair your CUBE™ with a CUBE™ 360 Roasting Hood, to create an effortless smoking and roasting experience, or a CUBE™ travel bag, thoughtfully crafted with black canvas and durable leather straps for safe and stylish transport. Get one of these and– we mean this in the best way– you’ll be tucking into grilled wings and steak tacos for months.

Get a CUBE™ by Everdure on Amazon Singapore.

Ikeda Spa – Give The Gift Of Relaxation With A Couples’ Spa Day

For many, there’s no better gift than a day off– make it count for both of you with a couples’ spa day at Ikeda Spa. Inspired by ryokan in Japan and the spirit of omotenashi, a culture of hospitality, Ikeda Spa is a sanctuary of peace and relaxation away from the city among the greenery of Bukit Timah. A range of personalised spa services, alongside Zen-inspired interiors, encourage guests to get away and sink into calmness. A couple’s massage at the spa is offered in a private room, with you and your partner receiving the massage simultaneously on separate beds– but there’s more in store for couples.

Ikeda Spa features Singapore’s only Zen garden within a day spa, as well as its first authentic Ganbanyoku stone bed: also known as hot rock bathing, this traditional practice of massage atop a hot stone bed relaxes the mind and removes impurities. Attached to the VIP Couple Spa suite is the spa’s unique Rotenburo outdoor hot tub, crafted with prized, fragrant hinoki wood and enriched with aromatic onsen bath salts. At the end of your spa day, rest in the Zen Finishing Studio, with a view of the Zen garden, while the spa’s experts further attend to your hands and feet.

Ikeda Spa. 787 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269762. To make an appointment, call (+65) 6469 8080.

Lush Platters – The Best Valentine’s Day Gift For Cheese Enthusiasts

Lush Platters’ cheese and charcuterie boxes, assembled for easy grazing and available in a range of sizes from intimate to small to grand to signature, are the perfect treats to surprise your special someone with– it’s said, after all, that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. These lush gifts, brimming with infinitely customisable combinations of artisanal cheese, charcuterie, handmade dips, gourmet crackers, house-roasted nuts, premium chocolate, fruit and olives, are great for a romantic evening in.

An Intimate-sized platter, which serves two, includes one dip, three cheeses, up to two meats and a honey jar. The three cheeses are creamy, shroomy mild brie cheese, nutty Comte Charles Arnaud cheese, and the luxurious Gouda with Truffle cheese. You’ll be able to choose your two meats from a range that includes gammon ham slices, chorizo slices, brescaola slices, and even halal options like halal beef and chicken. Alternatively, the Signature Truffle Cheese and Honeycomb Box, also available in Intimate size, contains Lush Platters’ signature triple-cream truffle brie and a choice of regular or gluten free crackers. Top your gift with a personalised card and a wooden topper for added love.

Shop Lush Platters’ cheese and charcuterie boxes here.

Personal Trainer Services – Best Valentine’s Day Gift For Long-Term Health

For a truly thoughtful gift, why not give a personal trainer membership? Our latest round-up of personal training services in Singapore features the best of the field, and shows that health and well-being is just a short sign-up away. This Valentine’s Day, take the first step and support him in becoming his best self.

One of our top choices is SuRge Personal Trainers, with an internationally-trained team, insight into various health issues like hypertension, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis, as well as experience in working with diverse diets and lifestyles including plant-based, diabetic, halal, vegetarian and kosher clients. The gym offers strength foundation programs, body transformation programs, and encourages the formation of lifelong healthy habits. SuRge provides promotional deals for those who purchase membership as gifts: book a consultation for more information.

Head down to PIT Personal Trainers for individual or group strength training, including kettlebell training and Muay Thai, or Level Singapore for their challenging but rewarding Olympic weightlifting program. Several of the gyms on our list provide home training services for added convenience– look out for them!

Saint Laurent SL790 Sunglasses – Bold, Retro-Inspired Frames

Retro styles dominated men’s fashion in 2024, and the trend’s only set to continue in 2025, with cardigans, whimsical-preppy ensembles, and– amazingly– boat shoes making it back onto the fashion world’s biggest trendsetters. If you’d like to introduce the laid-back, throwback style to the man in your life without swapping out his whole wardrobe, here’s the right– and practical– way to start: a pair of sunglasses.

The Saint Laurent SL790 sunglasses have caught our eye for a couple of reasons: the first is its geometric, rounded-square frames that are both classic and trend-setting, and massive enough to make a statement. The second, in the “Medium Havana, Crystal, Silver and Grey” colourway, is the attractive tortoiseshell pattern: tortoiseshell is timeless, complements all skin tones, and can be dressed up or down for any occasion, day or night. Their subtle warmth provides a touch of luxury to any ensemble without overwhelming it.

Get a pair of Saint Laurent SL790s directly from Saint Laurent Singapore.