Somehow, it’s already the end of the second week of December. Somehow, Christmas Day is looming perilously close on the horizon, bringing with it an increasing and unstoppable fervour.

Indeed, even those of us who like to think of ourselves as efficient, prepared and organised find that there’s still so much to do, and still so many of those heartfelt gifts and sweet gestures to get in the shopping cart, neatly wrapped and ready for stuffing in a stocking.

Stop. Breathe. Don’t let the incessant ringing of sleigh bells and the ubiquitous coating of sticky-sweet cranberry sauce on every menu item (seriously - when did that become a thing?) convince you that panic-buying is a viable option. It isn’t. Christmas is a time for contemplative gifting, and there’s still time to ensure that every present purchased comes with thought, care and feeling.

After all, stocking-fillers are not and should not be ‘fillers’ in the literal sense, and your loved ones deserve more whatever can be grabbed as you’re herded through the city’s thronging and maniacal streets. Here at The Last Concierge we remain committed to seeking out the exemplary, the unmissable, the tried-and-tested bearers of delight… and these are the items destined to light up faces and bring no shortage of joy on Christmas mornings across the land.

Agnès B - Le Parfum

*Fragrance of the year (not just the season)*

Renowned designer and icon of savoir-faire Agnès B has made her long-overdue return to the world of fine parfumerie, and has done so in flawless style. To say it’s one of our favourite scents of the year would be something of an understatement – it’s a sparkling, whimsical fragrance that speaks of spring mornings, white flowers and sunshine; the perfect choice for winter mornings with the promise of warmer days to come. Saffron, green tea, pink berries, lemon zest… it’s a gift that’s guaranteed to delight women seeking something rather spectacular, and a stunning return to fragrance by a designer who never ceases to amaze.

Jusbox – Visionary Eye

If you’re on the lookout for a stocking-filler for someone who’s grown a little jaded by fragrances in recent years, we can’t recommend the barnstorming releases of Italian perfumerie maison JusBox enough. Each scent takes inspiration from a seminal moment or movement in music history – there are perfumes based on the golden years of Dylan and Guthrie, scents recalling the heady heights of rave, of disco and of grunge. Visionary Eye is my personal favourite, and recalls Bowie’s years in Berlin, where sophistication met experimentation, paranoia met genius, and popular culture was changed forever. Sandalwood, iris, absinthe, lavender and vanilla swirl and dance, producing a unisex fragrance that speaks of art in its rawest form.

Sylva Orchard Alcohol-Free Distilled Spirit

*Deep forest. Deeper flavours. Orchard by Sylva.*

The alcohol-free drinks scene has undergone a remarkable period of innovation and growth in recent years. Sylva – a distiller in the beautiful Colne Valley of Suffolk – is taking that essence of innovation further, distilling and maturing small-batch dark sipping spirits that exude the utmost sophistication and no shortage of taste sensations. Orchard is a truly impressive creation; crafted from foraged ingredients and over 200 tree species, this beautiful spirit invites your senses on a walk through ancient woodlands, expressing a sense of time and place through a fruit-forward, slightly smoky array of complex flavours that are impossible to resist. The fact it’s alcohol-free is entirely by-the-by; Orchard by Sylva is delicious over ice or with a slug of soda, and requires no excuses, no caveats, no reasons for the immersive enjoyment it provides.

Plenaire Chapter One Gift Set

*Morning rituals, redefined. Pleinaire Chapter One Set*

We were incredibly excited to discover Plenaire – a UK-based and London-made skincare brand launched by the pioneering Namrata Kamdar in 2019, and driven by the kind of sustainable and social purpose-driven credentials we always look out for. It doesn’t hurt, of course, that Pleinaire’s products are fantastic at what they do best; offering effective skincare solutions that hydrate, protect, nourish and leave you looking and feeling fantastic. The Plenaire Chapter One Gift Set is a fresh start for those seeking to switch up their skincare rituals, and features the sulphate-free Daily Airy cleanser, Droplet deep hydration and Tropique light exfoliant, which makes use of natural fruit acids to provide lasting refreshment.

Swarovski Loop Experience 2 Earplugs

*Sparkle and shine, Swarovski Loop Experience 2*

Loop earplugs have taken the scene by storm this year, offering effective and comfortable noise-filtering tech that makes a significant difference whether focusing on work, getting through your daily commute or wishing to enjoy some seriously loud live music without the once-inevitable ringing and buzzing that comes afterwards. The Swarovski team-up wasn’t on my bingo card for 2025, but who could deny this meeting of worlds works absolutely brilliantly, pairing high fashion with function and Swarovski’s unmistakable sparkle and shine? Make no mistake, these are going to be the accessory of 2026 and they’re a coveted stocking filler item with undeniable allure.

Ripple+ Scent Burner Set

We can’t get enough of this achingly cool scent burner set by inventive home fragrance brand Ripple+. Firstly, it looks incredible – a totally unique, architectural design that’s worlds away from what you’d expect from a scent burner, and a real conversation piece that brings postmodern, minimalist appeal to any home. Secondly (and no less importantly), the scented drops discovery set features six unique fragrance oils - ranging from the relaxing to the enlivening, the fruity to the fresh, radiant, woody or luxurious - inviting you to mix, match and blend like a master home perfumer, experimenting and alchemising to uncover your own signature scent. I promise you, you’ll never look at a joss stick again.

Banya No.1 Gift Voucher

Every stocking needs a gift voucher, and if I was curating my own Christmas morning wish list, a voucher for Hoxton’s wonderful Banya No. 1 would be in pole position. This Russian-style bathhouse offers utter escapism through a truly authentic, immersive experience of cleansing, invigorating and enlivening rituals, and it might just be my new favourite place to while away a whole afternoon. The Silver Package would be my top recommendation for gifting: it features a three-hour blend of three traditional treatments and the chance to unwind in the banya itself. It also includes a pot of tea – what’s not to love?

*The ultimate winter warmer, Banya No. 1 Hoxton*

Midnight Pin Polka Tie and Socks Set, Peper Harow England

*A Christmas classic for a reason, Peper Harow Socks &Tie*

What would Christmas be without a new pair of socks? I’ve definitely reached that age when I’m genuinely delighted to receive underwear on Christmas morning, and I’d be utterly overjoyed to receive this elegant and rather mod-adjacent tie and socks set from the wonderful Peper Harow company. Effortlessly stylish and exuding a distinctly retro cool, this matching polka socks and silk tie set is all about ensuring the finer details are taken care of. Crafted from superb materials with a meticulous commitment to quality, they provide a shorthand for sophistication that no urbane gent could possibly resist.

Amy Findlay Silver Slug Pin

Bristol’s Diana Porter studios have been a firm favourite of mine for many years, thanks to the designer’s thrillingly elemental, art-driven approach to silver and gold jewellery that never fails to catch the eye and ignite the senses. Possessing a particularly British eccentricity, this silver slug pin manages to be charming, elegant and a little odd all at the same time, uncovering beauty in unexpected places and finding inspiration in the minutiae of everyday life. Quite simply, I know many people who’d absolutely love the chance to wear this silver slug pin elevated by cubic zirconia on a jacket or dress shirt, and for no reason other than that, it’s slithered its way onto this list of treats.

Pump Street Chocolate, Chocolate-Dipped Orange Slices

*Bittersweet perfection, Pump Street Chocolate*

And so, we find ourselves deep in the toe of the stocking, where an orange inevitably awaits. Pump Street Chocolate is a British brand known for the supreme quality of its indulgent sweet treats, driven by chocolatiers who scour the globe for the finest single-origin ingredients to be crafted into moments of indulgent wonder and delight. The chocolate-dipped orange slices are a wonderfully festive addition to their stunning range; here we find delicate slithers of candied orange which have been semi-submerged in a beautifully bittersweet 75% Jamaican dark chocolate, providing an after-dinner treat unlike any other.

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