The Best Luxury Subscription Gifts

Nothing makes people smugger than finding the perfect gift. Watching the recipient unwrap something they’ll use, enjoy and cherish is guaranteed to have you grinning like a Cheshire Cat. With subscriptions, the gift that keeps on giving, you might say, you’ll be smiling all year round.

With picks from the worlds of food, wellness, fashion and beverages (to name a few), we have curated a list of the best subscriptions on the market, so that you can give the gift of joy, time and time again.

Best for the kitchen

Olive oil is renowned for its health benefits and unique ability to complement all manner of flavours. It is, after all, called liquid gold for a reason. A subscription to the Citizens of Soil Olive Oil Club, which keen readers may remember hosted the first olive oil bar pop-up in Notting Hill earlier this year, is sure to keep everybody from health-conscious chefs to hungry guests happy.

Each month, subscribers will receive 500ml of one high-quality, sustainably sourced olive oil, selected by brand founder and olive oil sommelier, Sarah Vachon. Recipients can expect a versatile and nutrient-filled selection, perfect for cooking, drizzling and drinking – if you so wish. Subscriptions can be purchased on a three-, six-, and or twelve-monthly basis, for £45, £75, and £150, respectively.

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Best for wellness

As winter settles in and the cashmere comes out, it has never been more important to establish a consistent supplement routine. That being said, opening a cabinet to tens of bottles is hardly enticing at 7 am on a cold January morning. Nor is the idea of gulping down twelve different pills before you’ve had your breakfast in the hope that at least one of them will make you feel younger, more energetic or deliver that promised glow.

Sisterly’s 12-month supplement subscription streamlines essential nutrients into one flavoursome sachet, designed to support women’s physiology. Proven to increase energy, boost immunity, balance hormones and enhance skin and hair health, the gift of a Sisterly subscription is the perfect way to look after those you care about, especially if you can’t be with them in person. Sachets will be delivered monthly, with the subscription costing £195 for the year.

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Best for book lovers

For literary fanatics, there is perhaps no gift quite as enchanting as a yearlong book subscription and Heywood Hill’s is the crème de la crème. They offer a range of subscriptions, with their Tailored package including a reading consultation to ascertain personal taste. Other subscriptions include Classic and Contemporary, Best of New, and collections bespoke to children and teenagers. Subscriptions start from £175 and range to £1,200 annually.

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Best for beverage

Whether it’s a velvety bottle of red on a brisk cosy winter’s evening, or a crisp bottle of white over a sunny lunch, the gift of wine is always well received. The Grape Reserve’s subscription service showcases the very best from independent winemakers across the globe. Whether your recipient is something of a sommelier or relatively new to Bacchus’s beverage of choice, they will enjoy accompanying tasting notes, recipe pairings and expert insights in their monthly delivery. Subscriptions start from £42 and range to £842 for a twelve-month 4 bottle subscription.

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Best for fragrance

Nothing quite beats unboxing a new perfume. The weight of a full bottle, that very first spritz, the euphoria that accompanies finding your new everyday scent. It’s a feeling you may wish to bottle, and with a Sniph subscription, you can. Choose from four distinct collections, each with its own signature scent palette, and receive a different 8ml perfume each month for just £16.

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Best for matcha masters

If you don't know what matcha is, where have you been for the past year? Famed for its vibrant colour, antioxidant properties and of course, its weird and wonderful flavour pairings, if you aren't a matcha drinker yourself, you're sure to know one. Jenki, who have six locations across London, are now bringing the gift of matcha right to our doorsteps with their subscription service. Ranging from £29.90 for a 40g monthly delivery, to £51.30 for a beginners set, this is subscription will have others green with envy.

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Best for sparkle

It's true, diamonds are a girl's best friend, but silver and gold follow closely behind. A jewellery subscription from Claire Hill will leave recipients adorned in stunning demi-fine jewellery, ranging from elegant huggie hoops to breathtaking handmade necklaces. Subscriptions vary in length, price, and jewellery composition, allowing you to tailor your purchase to the recipients taste and lifestyle. If you’re hoping to dazzle, this is certainly a subscription to consider.

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Best for food

It’s smooth, it’s fresh, it’s the first thing to disappear from the dinner party table -smoked salmon is a delicacy most people would consider a favourite. Whether enjoyed at brunch or on a blini, it’s a year-round fridge staple. In light of thisFortunately, The Pished Fish have developed four smoked salmon subscriptions: The Brunch Club, The Full Monty, The Breakfast Bundle and The Mystery Bundle. Each varies in size and content and can be delivered to your door as frequently as weekly, should your cravings demand.

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Best for beauty

The beauty market is highly saturated, but in keeping with their reputation for quality and class, London’s much adored department store, Liberty, leads the pack when it comes to subscription boxes with The Beauty Drop. For £25 a month, subscribers will receive four seasonal beauty boxes, filled with mini cult favourites for them to try. In addition, £20 of this subscription fee will be transferred back to them in store credit, to spend on anything in Liberty, not just beauty. The subscription also has additional perks, such as early access to Liberty’s advent calendar and an exclusive discount on Liberty beauty kits. What’s not to love?

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Best for a brew

They say a cup of tea solves everything, so who wouldn’t benefit from a tea subscription from industry paragon, Bird and Blend? Each month, recipients will choose between three boxes - flavour explorer, caffeine-free or gourmet – and unbox 30 loose leaf blends based on their preference. The subscription costs just £9 a month, plus postage and packaging.

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Best for bakers

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For the baker in your life, this next subscription may just be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Honeywell Bakes serves up four fantastic bread baking subscriptions, with recipients unboxing pre-weighed ingredients, a step-by-step recipe card, and any necessary tools in their monthly delivery. Not forgetting those with a sweet tooth, Honeywell also offers their Bakers Club subscription, perfect for those who prefer batter to dough.

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Best for comfort

You know you’ve reached peak adulthood when you become excited by the prospect of receiving a new pair of pants (or socks) in your stocking. Underwear is that one item we all need yet seldom buy for ourselves. Offering a sustainable, stylish and subscription-based solution to this are Stripe and Stare. Each month, members of their Comfort Club will unwrap one pair of their high-quality briefs, with a choice of four styles: original knicker, thong, high-rise, or Brazilian. Each pair from Stripe and Stare’s main range is made from 95 per cent TENCEL™ – a biodegradable material derived from sustainably managed forests – offering both comfort and conscious consumption.

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