5 Senses Gift Ideas for Someone Special

Last updated: November 2nd, 2023

November 1st, 2023

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, it’s time to deck the halls, whip up your favorite cookies, and savor the festive moments with your loved ones. While the holidays bring plenty of joy, the quest for the perfect gift can sometimes feel overwhelming. Instead of getting caught up in the quest for that one ideal present, why not consider the power of multiple gifts that convey your affection in a distinctive way? By blending small, thoughtful tokens with larger, indulgent surprises, you can ignite all five senses of your recipients, creating an unforgettable gift-giving experience.

Enter the “five senses gift” concept, where you curate or craft presents that engage the fundamental senses of the human body: sound, touch, taste, smell, and sight. Whether you decide to deliver all five gifts at once or sprinkle them throughout the holiday season, this approach adds an extra layer of indulgence to spoil your nearest and dearest!

Take some of the holiday shopping pressure off yourself this year by opting for a five senses gift. It’s a truly unique way to express your care during this holiday season – because, as they say, it’s the thought that counts! Your loved one will genuinely appreciate the effort you put into personalizing each gift, touching upon all five of their senses. This concept isn’t just limited to a significant other; you can use it for family members, friends, or anyone you’re shopping for this Christmas! To make your present stand out, be sure to take advantage of printable gift tags and a distinctive gift-wrapping style.

Gift Ideas for Sound

The gifts you give for the sense of sound will be like music to their ears — literally! If you want to opt for something homemade, try making them a mixtape of love songs, or you can splurge and get tickets to a concert together. Whatever you choose, the gift of sound will continue to ring happily in their ears!

Record player
Concert tickets
Audiobooks
Leave a thoughtful voicemail
Portable music player
Sleep noise machine

Gifts Ideas for Touch

Physical touch is one of the most intimate of the five senses, and is even one of the five love languages. For this gift, you can get them something that will bring them physical comfort, or something activity-related that gets them to use their hands. You can also offer them a big, warm hug!

Back scratcher
Pottery class
Massage oils
Plush Robe
Golf clubs
Cozy blanket
Shaving Kit
Winter mittens
Grilling tools

Gifts Ideas for Taste

Tantalize your loved one’s taste buds with a flavorful gift! If someone has a sweet tooth, you can bake them their favorite dessert or take them on a trip to your local ice cream parlor. Looking for something that isn’t food-related? Consider purchasing a nice set of wine or beer glasses that they can use over and over again!

Gift card to their favorite restaurant
Gift basket filled with their favorite treats
Home-cooked meal
A nice bottle of wine or liquor
Cake pops
Coffee beans
Movie style popcorn maker
Cheese making kit
Cooking classes

Gifts Ideas for Smell

Whether it’s the Christmas tree, a wood-burning fire or fresh cookies coming out of the oven, there are so many wonderful scents during the holidays! Capture the essence of Christmastime with the gift of smell. For an activity gift, consider combining the gifts of smell and taste and plan an evening of cooking and taste tasting!

Cologne or perfume
Essential oils
Candles
DIY herb growing kit
Beard oil
Flowers
Bath bombs or salts
Car air freshener
Spa set

Gift Ideas for Sight

Seeing is believing, and with a gift for sight, your loved ones will fully be able to see how much you adore them. This is the one sense where you have a lot of flexibility with what you choose — whatever you pick, make it a gift that is more than meets the eye!

Sunglasses
Movie tickets
Projector screen
Camera
Sunset cruise
Tickets to a play or musical
Painting classes
Books

Printables for Friends

Whether it’s your best friend or your colleague for a Secret Santa, we have printable gift tags and cards that will be the perfect final touch on your five senses gifts. You can use the blank cards to write any customized message like an inside joke, or just a short message wishing them a happy holiday season!

Printables for Loved Ones

Putting together a five senses gift experience for your significant other? These romantic printables are an additional way to show how much you care, but this time with words. Use the blank cards to write love messages, your favorite memory with them, or a simple “I love you.”