On Mr AMR’s Christmas list: a kayak, a “strong torch” (?), a remote control helicopter camera that takes aerial views (of course), a snazzy dressing gown. His words. He’ll kill me for making this list public, but I wanted to demonstrate how difficult men are to buy for. Or is it just my man? It’s like buying gifts for a child who is six-foot-one, has decades of life experience and a disposable income to buy himself what he wants anyway. Gifts, therefore, must be novel and exciting and appeal to the five year old within.

Obviously the man/men in your life will have their own little list of barmy things that they want for Christmas, but in today’s video guide I’ve tried to round up a few things that might be universally pleasing. They err towards the luxurious and slightly expensive, but if you’re entirely stuck for ideas then you might find the following video quite useful.

There are a few gadgety things and a few posh grooming things but no kayaks. Much to Mr AMR’s dismay.

If you’re reading this via email then you’ll need to click here to watch the video – links to the products shown are below.

Mophie Juice Pack: http://goo.gl/V3EH4S
Logitech iPad Mini Keyboard: http://goo.gl/sO8zMJ
Canon Legria Mini: http://goo.gl/QcT3af
Philips Sonicare 300: http://goo.gl/xFl29Y

NUXE Men: http://tidd.ly/21c4985a
l’Occitane Cidre Oranger: http://goo.gl/1GtfXD
Chanel Bleu de Chanel 300ml: http://tidd.ly/1d4e39c5
Dior Ambre Nuit (at boutiques including the new beauty boutique in Covent Garden!)
Tom Ford Oud Wood: http://tidd.ly/c60d27e0