Whiskey stones. T-shirts and socks. Cheap cologne. These might be classic man gifts, but unique gift ideas for men, they are not. The special guys in your life deserve better. They deserve something a little less cliche.

You may have learned the hard way that finding gift ideas for men isn’t always such a simple task, especially if they have more eclectic, off-the-beaten-path tastes.

To find the perfect present for these types of guys, whether they’re your dad, brother, best friend, boyfriend, or work husband, you’ll need to do some creative thinking and get something they would have never thought of buying for themselves.

For Christmas, birthdays gift ideas, Valentine's Day, and anniversaries, these are our picks for the most unique gifts for the eccentric dudes in your life.

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Give him a hand

Best home decor gift

Areaware makes unique and fun home decor, furniture, and gifts, and it's a favorite among design lovers. The brand's realistic hand wall hooks are sure to be a conversation starter, but they're also practical, too. Use them to store a small planter or as a traditional coat rack.

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$55.48 from Amazon

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'Barbie' vinyl soundtrack

Best for your Ken

Show the man in your life that he is more than Kenough with this hot pink vinyl edition of the "Barbie" movie soundtrack. Featuring songs by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lizzo, KAROL G, Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, Ava Max, Dominic Fike, Khalid, HAIM — the list goes on. Also included is a song by Ken himself, portrayed by actor Ryan Gosling.

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$27.98 from Walmart

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Vintage decor for vintage vinyl

Best for vinyl lovers

If your guy can't walk past a record store without going inside, then get him this vintage-style vinyl holder. The simple wood and acrylic record stand can hold up to 50 of his favorite LPs.

Buying Options

$27.99 from Amazon

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A retro timepiece from Casio

Best for retro dudes

Looking for unique gift ideas under $25? Then you won't do better than this timeless Casio timepiece, which is available in classic black as well as transparent, blue, and pink colorways. Right now, these throwback watches are very on-trend, and they double as a stopwatch, alarm clock, and calendar for his wrist.

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$22.95 from Amazon

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A limoncello kit

Best for the guy who's molto italiano (or wants to be)

Is he watching a near-concerning amount of 'The Sopranos,' and/or 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey?' Is he walking around saying stuff like 'molto bene!' and 'gabagool?' If so, go ahead and enable his Italiano fantasy with a homemade limoncello kit. This citrusy drink is perfect for sipping after a nice meal while watching 'Jersey Shore.'

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$55 from Uncommon Goods

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A TheraCup

Best for the guy who is always sore

Nobody likes going through life with aches and pains, whether they're from athletic injuries or from just *existing.* TheraCup makes an extremely effective recovery technique — cupping — accessible at home and easier than ever to use. If you want to give the guy in your life some relief, this handy device will let him do his own cupping sessions whenever he needs it (no partner needed).

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$149 from Amazon

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A levitating planter pot

Best for the office

This unique desk decor is a sure-fire conversation starter. Using the magic of magnets (magnets!), this two-piece floating pot lifts a small plant, bonsai, or succulent into the air.

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$66.99 from Amazon

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Cold beer coats

Best for the beer enthusiast

You’ll make his day with these comical beer koozies that look like little puffer jackets. They’ll keep his hands warm and his drinks cool — plus, they're a great conversation starter.

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$20 from Uncommon Goods

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Something from Boy Smells

Best for the gender-flexible guys

We know, we know. Candles are about as far from unique gift ideas as you can get, but Boy Smells is a brand like no other. This gender-bending small business blends traditionally masculine scents with traditionally feminine scents to create unique and intoxicating fragrances. Cinderose is one of the brand's most popular candles, with notes of rose, orange blossom, smoke, and birch tar.

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$38 from Amazon

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A nice dining set

Best for the guy who wants to host more dinner parties

Who doesn't love a good dinner party? If he's hurting for an upgrade from his old, scratched plates and cups, this set from Our Place is sure to make him the host with the most. It comes with a beautiful set of main plates, side bowls, and chic glasses.

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$145 from Our Place

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A unique MagSafe charger

Best for the iPhone user

Courant, the brand behind those Oprah-approved catch-all wireless charging trays, is back with these handsome 2-in-1 wireless chargers. On its own, a wireless charger isn't super unique, but Courant's take on these classic tech gifts includes a magnetic phone stand for your iPhone and an additional wireless charger at the base.

Buying Options

$100 from Courant

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A super trendy lamp

Best for the TikTok trend hunter

The guy who’s always talking about the latest trends he’s spotted on TikTok will be delighted with this rainbow projector. He can use it to transform any wall in his home into an otherworldly backdrop of light. It'll add a groovy kick to any party — or a touch of fun to relaxing at night.

Buying Options

$14.99 from Amazon

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A create-your-own reel viewer

Best for the guy who loves nostalgia

Most of us have at least *some* fondness for the fun little toys we used to play with back in the day, and if he's a nostalgia mark like we suspect he is, this custom reel viewer is a slam dunk. Fill it with a bunch of his favorite photos for extra brownie points.

Buying Options

$16.95 from Uncommon Goods

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A gardener's tool seat

Best for the guy with a green thumb

This one is for our gardener guys out there. Not only is this a nice little stool that he can sit on to give his knees a break while tending to his crops, but it also comes with multiple pockets for stowing away his various gardening tools.

Buying Options

$48 from Uncommon Goods

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A Dodow

Best for light sleepers

If you know he tosses and turns throughout the night, a natural sleep aid should help him drift off to dreamland. Skip the artisanal melatonin gummies in favor of the Dodow, a metronome device that'll teach him how to fall asleep faster and more peacefully. The more he uses it, the more his body will adjust.

Buying Options

$59.90 from Amazon

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An exotic jerky bouquet

For the meat lover

Who needs flowers? There is perhaps no gift more unique than an exotic jerky bouquet. This pack of "20 long-stem exotic meat sticks" from Carnivore Club includes elk, buffalo, and mild and hot venison jerky. Although it may not last as long as a traditional floral arrangement, it will be remembered for much longer.

Buying Options

$59.99 from Carnivore Club

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A Peel case

Best for the minimalist techie

Your average iPhone looks great on its own, but keeping it bare puts it at risk of dents and scratches. Peel's ultra-thin, branding-free phone cases wrap snugly around smartphones, protecting them from the elements while maintaining their sleek look.

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$35 from Peel

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Giant Uno

Best for the card shark

This just in: Bigger is better. This ridiculous take on the classic game comes with oversized Uno cards that are three times larger than the normal ones, including some customizable wild cards that make for especially chaotic plays. They'll be a hit at any party or pregame.

Buying Options

$19.99 from Amazon

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Dr. Squatch bar soap bundle

Best for dirty guys

Thanks to the self-care revolution, lots of guys are trying out bougie men's skincare brands. But if your guy is more likely to buy Old Spice, then he'll appreciate the fun and down-to-earth appeal of Dr. Squatch, which makes our favorite bar soap for men. Gift one of the brand's bar soap sets, like this fun Harry Potter-themed box.

Buying Options

$49.95 from Amazon

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An iFetch interactive ball launcher

Best for the pet parent

If he's the proud owner of an active little pooch, the iFetch interactive ball launcher is great. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it can throw balls as far as 30 feet away for a hands-free game of fetch. (Three mini tennis balls are included.)

Buying Options

$129.99 from Amazon

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A Tile Pro

Best for the guy who's always losing stuff

Everyone knows a guy who always fails the "wallet, keys, phone" check whenever he needs to leave the house. For him, a Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker is a must-have. He can attach it to basically anything he needs to keep track of — some Amazon reviewers said they've even put it on their wandering pets' collars to great success — and make it ring using his smartphone if it goes MIA.

Buying Options

$34.99 from Amazon

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A BottleLoft

Best for guys low on space

The BottleLoft is a clever magnetic bottle hanger that goes on the very top of his fridge's ceiling. By storing his Sam Adams or San Pellegrino there (instead of on a shelf), he'll have way more space to devote to food.

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$29.99 from Amazon

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A caffeinated shaving set

Best for the caffeine fiend

If the man you're buying for needs another source of energy to get going in the morning (on top of his a.m. coffee), this caffeinated shaving cream and aftershave set is something to consider. Both products are fortified with antioxidant-rich, naturally sourced caffeine, plus aloe and spearmint to put a little pep in his step.

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$24.99 from Amazon

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Toaster grilled cheese bags

Best for the lazy cook

Now here's something truly brilliant. If he isn't much of a cook but is a big grilled cheese fan, you need to get him these toaster bags — they're a one-way ticket to no-fuss cheesy heaven. All he has to do is pop an assembled sandwich into one of the dishwasher-safe pouches and put it in the toaster. That's it. No pre-heating a pan, waiting to flip something, or cleanup required — just pure enjoyment.

Buying Options

$10 from Uncommon Goods

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A Rocketbook Wave

Best for writers

The Rocketbook Wave is a fast and efficient smart notebook that can beam handwritten notes and sketches into cloud services (such as Google Docs and Dropbox). It's also reusable — the ink from the included Frixion Pilot pen erases when exposed to heat. Just put it in the microwave to clear its pages for a fresh start. Science!

Buying Options

$27 from Amazon

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A quip toothbrush

Best for the smiley guy

As far as unexpected gifts go, a trendy electric toothbrush probably takes the cake. Available in two different finishes (plastic or metal) and several different colors, each quip brush comes with a built-in timer, mint toothpaste, and a soft-bristle brush head. (If you've got some wiggle room in your budget, tack on a brush head and battery refill plan for $10 every three months.)

Buying Options

$45 from Quip

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A Tooletries shower organizer

Best for the disorganized dude

Is he the kind of guy who leaves his bath products all over the counter? If so, help him get his cluttered life in order with this silicone-grip shower organizer from Tooletries. Stick it on any smooth surface and it's ready to go. You can also pick up a shower mirror from Tooletries to complete the set.

Buying Options

$22.99 from Amazon

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A smart jump rope

Best for the gym-goer

Yep, even jump ropes are "smart" now. Tangram Factory's Bluetooth-enabled Smart Jump Rope Rookie makes a great gift for the cardio-crazed guy you know. It can keep track of his jump count, calories burned, and workout session times.

Buying Options

$39.95 from Amazon

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Personalized collar stays

Best for the sharp-dressed man

Anyone who wears a collared shirt regularly knows how infuriating it can be to spot a surprise crease. That's where collar stays come in handy. These stainless steel ones are a snazzy step up from the plastic variety that comes with most dress shirts. They're also customizable with an engraving of your choice.

Buying Options

$14.99 from Etsy

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A Moka pot

Best for the coffee snob

Affogato, anyone? Designed for use on stovetops, this classic Italian espresso maker is perfect for modern kitchens. Fill the lower chamber with boiling water and the upper one with coffee, then place it on a low flame until pressure causes the water to filter through the grounds. Delizioso!

Buying Options

$44.99 from Amazon

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A BBQ branding iron

For the extra grillmaster

Does he get territorial about the best slab of steak? This customizable branding iron made of food-grade stainless steel can fit up to five letters, so he can put his name or go-to catchphrase on all of his grilled creations.

Buying Options

$69.99 from BBQ Fans

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A lava lamp

Best for the groovy guy

The '70s are back, baby, and this funky lava lamp will have him breaking out in a disco fever. It comes with its own 40-watt bulb and features a purple-y liquid with yellow wax, which turns different shades of orange-red depending on the lighting. At just over 16 inches tall, it'll look rad on his desk or bedside table.

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$36.99 from Amazon

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A Bob Ross Chia Pet and bobblehead set

Best for the budding artist

If he's seen every episode of "The Joy of Painting" but just hasn't bought a canvas yet, he can honor his favorite artiste with this incredible Chia Pet set, which comes with a bonus bobblehead. (Pro tip: Have him press the button on its forehead to have it dispense some happy little tidbits of Rossian wisdom.)

Buying Options

$34.94 from Amazon

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A shirt-folding board

Best for the guy who needs to Marie Kondo his closet

He can make his wardrobe feel more like his favorite clothing store with this bestselling shirt folder, which creates perfect stacks of T-shirts, sweaters, and button-downs with very little effort. It takes less than five seconds to use on each item and will make for a more organized closet.

Buying Options

$25.99 from Amazon

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A smart sous vide machine

Best for the foodie

Sous vide, or the process of cooking vacuum-sealed food in water at a low temperature, is a surprisingly easy way to elevate meals. The Anova Precision Cooker Nano makes it even easier with Bluetooth connectivity. (Translation: He can monitor his food and pull up recipes right from his phone.)

Buying Options

$99 from Amazon

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Nuance Dragon Home 15.0

Best for the guy who needs a personal assistant

A total time-saver, this speech recognition software for PC will convert whatever he says into text almost instantly. It's designed with some deep learning technology that can transcribe up to three times faster than regular ol' typing, with zero spelling mistakes and up to 99% accuracy. Suitable for note-taking, email-writing, homework-doing, and even tweeting, it's a great tool for anyone who thinks best out loud.

Buying Options

$200 from Amazon

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Hiluckey solar-powered portable charger

Best for the high-tech outdoorsman

This portable, foldable solar charger can keep all his devices powered while he’s roughing it in nature. One single charge holds enough juice to recharge a phone battery up to 10 times, which will come in handy on lengthy camping trips.

Buying Options

$56.99 from Amazon

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"How to Speak Dog" cards

Best for the dog dad

If he has a special bond with his furry friend, this "How To Speak Dog" card set comes with 100 illustrated tips to help him decipher all those barks and tail wags. The cards feature explanations of common behaviors and facts about specific breeds, so their bond can get even stronger.

Buying Options

$10 from Uncommon Goods

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The Hot Ones Challenge Kit

Best for brave guys

DIY hot sauce kits are out and ready-to-eat "Hot Ones" hot sauces are in. The legendary YouTube series turned TV show has bundled together some of its most famous sauces into this gift set. If you've seen the show, then you know some of these are not for the faint of heart.

Buying Options

$129.95 from Amazon

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A portable power station

Best for the outdoorsman

Jackery power stations make great unique gifts for dads, boyfriends, husbands, and anyone else with big "get to the airport three hours early" energy. Portable, durably, and extremely practical, these gadgets help power on your devices when you go off the grid.

Buying Options

$299 from Amazon

Collectible Ken Doll from the "Barbie The Movie" wearing all denim outfit

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"Barbie The Movie" Collectible Ken Doll

Best for feeling the "Kenergy"

In generations gone by, some men might have absolutely lost their mind at the thought of a Barbie doll appearing in a men's gift guide. This collectible Ken doll isn't for guys like that. Even though it bears a questionable likeness to Ryan Gosling, the all-denim outfit and peek-a-boo "Ken" underwear make this a fun and unique gift idea for guys who loved "Barbie The Movie."

Buying Options

$50 from Amazon

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A luxe scrub for his scruff

Best for self-care

Sometimes, the best gifts for guys are the ones they'd never buy themselves. If your man doesn't already have a skincare or self-care routine, then lend him a hand with this luxe facial scrub for men. The energizing scrub uses caffeine, menthol, and apricot kernel oil to wipe away impurities, and it's the perfect scrub for guys with beards, too.

Buying Options

$28 from Ulta

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A silly lawn ornament

Best for the LOLs

It's a garden gnome riding a wiener dog, what more do you need to know? Well, for starters: this hilarious lawn ornament is almost always on sale and can be purchased as a corgi, pug, French bulldog, or yellow lab.

Buying Options

$44.99 from Amazon

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A cult-favorite bidet

Best unexpected gift idea

Is your giftee the type of guy who will chuckle and say, "Nice," when he sees the number 69? Then consider it a sign that TUSHY's bidet is priced at exactly that. It's about as far from a conventional Christmas or birthday gift as you can get.

Buying Options

$69 from Amazon

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An ultra-thin wireless charger

Best for his desktop

The TOZO W1 wireless charger is the thinnest wireless charger we've ever tested, and it's a practical desk-side accessory that he can take with him on the go. Since it's so easy to slip in his bag, he can bring this to work or the coffee shop — just don't let anyone mistake it for a coaster.

Buying Options

$19.99 from Amazon

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A Lego set for adults

Best for artists

The Lego Art line includes some of our favorite Lego sets for adults, and the Modern Art building kit lets your guy build a Lego set that's 100% unique to him. He'll be able to create his own work of abstract art, building and re-building whenever the mood strikes him.

Buying Options

$49.99 from Amazon

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A couple's sex toy

Best couple's gift idea

Moms, look away. If you're looking for unique gift ideas for your boyfriend or husband, then we've got a spicy gift that you'll enjoy every bit as much as he does. This unique vibrating couple's toy can make date night a lot more exciting, and it certainly beats whiskey stones or socks.

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