The Filter's Team Takes on the Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide, One Scent, Sample, and Smell at a Time.
The planning of our ultimate Christmas gift guide began in the sweltering heat of summer. Rather than simply scouring the internet for the best products, we wanted to experience them firsthand - we wanted to sniff, sample, and unbox our way to the perfect presents. The Filter team spent months researching, brainstorming, and testing a wide range of products, from luxurious scents and beauty treats to kitchenware and toys.
As part of our quest for perfection, we brought in a team of experts - children, parents, teenagers, and specialists in various fields - to help us test and review the best gifts. We also drew on our own personal preferences and tried-to-be-the-best-at-everything favourites that never fail to impress.
Our testers sampled everything from gourmet food and craft spirits to trendy fashion items and practical household essentials. While some products stood out for their quality, design or unique features, others didn't quite make the cut - a subpar wax melt made one of our reviewer's children cry, while a matcha whisk was deemed "not up to scratch" by an in-house matcha aficionado.
Despite the setbacks, we have finally compiled an exhaustive list of 305 presents that will delight and impress anyone on your Christmas list. From stocking fillers to grooming products, kitchenware to toys, condiments to garden tools - you'll find something for everyone here.
As with every year, our gift guide also includes some of our top Black Friday deals and a few expert-approved picks from our favourite columnists. There's also a little extra content to round out the festive season - including a special survey about how to keep your fridge organised and tips on keeping food lasting longer into the new year.
We hope you find something that suits everyone on your list, or at least inspires some quality gift-giving ideas for when Christmas comes around again.
The planning of our ultimate Christmas gift guide began in the sweltering heat of summer. Rather than simply scouring the internet for the best products, we wanted to experience them firsthand - we wanted to sniff, sample, and unbox our way to the perfect presents. The Filter team spent months researching, brainstorming, and testing a wide range of products, from luxurious scents and beauty treats to kitchenware and toys.
As part of our quest for perfection, we brought in a team of experts - children, parents, teenagers, and specialists in various fields - to help us test and review the best gifts. We also drew on our own personal preferences and tried-to-be-the-best-at-everything favourites that never fail to impress.
Our testers sampled everything from gourmet food and craft spirits to trendy fashion items and practical household essentials. While some products stood out for their quality, design or unique features, others didn't quite make the cut - a subpar wax melt made one of our reviewer's children cry, while a matcha whisk was deemed "not up to scratch" by an in-house matcha aficionado.
Despite the setbacks, we have finally compiled an exhaustive list of 305 presents that will delight and impress anyone on your Christmas list. From stocking fillers to grooming products, kitchenware to toys, condiments to garden tools - you'll find something for everyone here.
As with every year, our gift guide also includes some of our top Black Friday deals and a few expert-approved picks from our favourite columnists. There's also a little extra content to round out the festive season - including a special survey about how to keep your fridge organised and tips on keeping food lasting longer into the new year.
We hope you find something that suits everyone on your list, or at least inspires some quality gift-giving ideas for when Christmas comes around again.