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The ultimate 2020 holiday gift guide

What should you get for all the beloved but quirky, picky, fancy, practical or eccentric people in your life? Let us help you out. We've curated the best gifts to help you check everyone off your list. Whatever style or spend, check out our specially curated gift guide below for some very merry gifting ideas.

Hugo Boss Alive

Feel alive and exude that big boss energy with Hugo Boss Alive— a fruity and woody Eau de Parfum that was made for women by a woman. This joyful fragrance is designed to inspire women to live life to the full every single day. It’s the perfect gift for the powerful, elegant and sensual Boss Woman who marches to the rhythm of her own drum.

The scent unfolds through notes of energetic apple, sharp blackcurrant, sun-kissed plum and warm cinnamon that will remind you that life is best lived vibrantly. Madagascan vanilla becomes a marker of the perfume, a symbol of the joie de vivre that the Boss Alive woman possesses. At the floral heart, Indian Jasmine Sambac envelops the senses as it contrasts with Thyme, reflecting her ability to balance awareness and abandon with ease. The backbone of the scent leans on vibrant and strong woods comprising Chinese cedarwood, creamy sandalwood, olivewood and Alaskan goldenwood

The perfume is housed in a sleek and sexy bottle. The shape and heavy glass bottle are encased by a feminine golden metal band—a solid and tangible reminder that happiness can be found within each moment.

Elegant and powerfully feminine, Hugo Boss Alive is for the woman who knows that being true to yourself is your greatest strength. Shop the fragrance now here.

Hugo Boss Alive

Mada Skin & Tonic: Hand sanitiser never felt (or smelt) so good

A hand sanitiser that offers no irritation or discomfort but an absolutely pleasurable and sensory experience that you’ll want to do regularly. Yes, that’s right Mada Skin & Tonic is the ideal gift for such a time as this. It’s been rough and our hands that serve us so much, need some tender love and care. It is enriched with a soothing blend of nourishing ingredients (read Shea butter, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and avocado oil)) that work to moisturise your hands, soften and heal dry skin. If that wasn’t enough, see age-defying results from a blend of Glycereth-26 to keep skin plump, and Betaine to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

There are five gloriously delicious fragrances to choose from; Warm and opulent Tobacco and Vanilla; Rich and creamy Vanilla Cupcake; Refreshing and fruity Watermelon & Mint; Zesty and invigorating Grapefruit & Rosemary and Tangy and spicy Lemongrass & Ginger.

You can be confident that there are no questionable ingredients in this sanitiser; just gentle, no super gentle ingredients that support your skin with captivating aromas. Keep your hands lightly scented, nourished and most importantly clean throughout the day.

Mada Skin Tonic

#JustCelebrate this Festive Season with J.C. Le Roux

There’s a special, magical moment when the J.C. Le Roux cork is popped – a real sense of excitement and anticipation. Especially when it comes to the festive season which is all about that little bit of extra optimism and celebration.

So what better way to add some extra positive vibes than with J.C. Le Roux’s diverse and refreshing Vivante range. From off dry Sauvignon Blanc to sweeter La Fleurette, La Chanson and Le Domaine, there’s a variant to suit every taste. Find yours and celebrate with us this festive season, because we always see the flute half-full! Check out J.C. Le Roux social media pages to win popping prizes and try out our festive filter.

Tullamore Dew

If there was ever a year that challenged everyone to experience the full spectrum of emotions, its 2020. The festive season allows us the opportunity to reflect on a year that presented challenges, but also proved that we can overcome them. It’s the beauty of blend. When you can look back at all the challenges and triumphs of a year, and you realise that the blend of experiences and emotions has made you a better person. It’s that perspective that we celebrate, but with the understanding that while the future may not always be pleasant, we are strong enough to overcome difficult times. So, celebrate your resilience with the award-winning Irish Whiskey presented in a stylish and classic gift tin. Share it with friends and family this festive season as a proper send off to the year that blended the full spectrum of emotions. Tullamore D.E.W is the second most widely consumed Irish Whiskey in the world, and number one in Ireland. Further, at this year’s 2020 International Spirit’s Challenge awards Tullamore D.E.W. was awarded 1 sliver and 5 gold medals. The Tullamore D.E.W festive season gift pack is available in all leading physical and online liquor stores countrywide at an RRP R299,95 for 750ml.

TULLAMORE D.E.W. Gift pack

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Inside and outside, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 takes the foldable smartphone experience to the next level. The combination of a 6.2-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch main screen makes the Galaxy Z Fold 2 similar in size to a typical smartphone when folded, and a small tablet when opened. Here, luxury meets the power of flexibility and expert craftsmanship – for a device that looks good, this smartphone is extremely versatile and incredibly powerful on performance. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 will only cost you R46 995.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Monkey Shoulder

2020. The year we’d all like to forget. But even this year we had some things to celebrate; we finished every season of everything on Netflix, we finally learned Spanish (una Monkey Shoulder por favor), achieved plenty of family time, and Monkey Shoulder won 2 gold medals at the 2020 International Spirits Challenge awards. Not bad going!

Then, if you’re looking for a gift for someone close to you, or if it’s just for you to say well done for making it through 2020, buy a Monkey Shoulder Gift pack at participating retailers for R399. Simply put, it’s a great looking pack worthy of a friend’s jealousy and functional with simple cocktail recipes to help you impress the rest during the festive season. The world keeps spinning, and you keep winning.

Rich with fruity aromas and mellow vanilla notes Monkey Shoulder is perfect for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails. Whether you're throwing an awesome socially distanced festive party or spending (more) time at home with family or friends, any of our Monkey Shoulder cocktails are sure to make your festivities merrier than ever.

Monkey Shoulder Gift Pack

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Note 20 Ultra

The Galaxy Note 20 is a productivity powerhouse that works like a computer and lets you game like a pro. The Galaxy Note 20 has a screen size of 6.7 inches; while the Note 20 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch display. The famous S Pen gains extra functions, from photography and note-taking, to remote controlling your presentations. Additionally, the revamped Link to Windows and integrated Your Phone app from Microsoft gives you full access to all your apps and files on your PC through screen mirroring, meaning you can manage any notifications and documents whether you are on your phone or PC. Armed with cutting edge cameras, powerful battery and superfast processor, this is a must-have phone. RRP >> Galaxy Note20: R20 995 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra: R32 995

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Note 20 Ultra

Hendrick’s Gin

As the world’s most unusual gin, we at Hendrick’s Gin take great pleasure and pride in presenting peculiar findings that would enhance the experience of our beloved gin connoisseurs. Our latest edition to our popular gift pack series, the Hendrick’s Gin Cucumber Curler gift pack, incorporates a peculiar apparatus that transforms the humble cucumber into a gloriously delicious ribbon garnish for any Hendrick’s tipple. The Hendrick’s Gin Cucumber Curler gift pack, which includes 750ml Hendrick’s Gin and a special edition Hendrick’s Gin Cucumber Curler, retails from October 2020 at a recommended retail price of R399.95 at all good alcohol retailers countrywide.

Hendrick's Cucumber Curler

And that’s a wrap!

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