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19 Best Five Senses Gifts for 2025

by: Gabrielle Lamontagne

Last Updated on Jul 10th 2025

A five senses gift is all about showing your loved ones how much you think about them — their desires, their needs, their preferences. Choose a little something to appeal to each of their five senses and put it together for a juicier gift than the typical bouquet or chocolates.

According to multisensory integration research published in Frontiers, we often perceive through more than one sense at a time, like smelling bacon before tasting it, or adjusting the car radio for enhanced vision during night driving. Similarly, a “five senses gift” includes five objects, each engaging a different sense.

The idea is that when the recipient receives their five senses gifts, they will experience them with their whole body. They don't have to just be romantic gifts, they can be for any person or event you want to celebrate.

So, what do you put in a five senses gift? That's up to you! Mix and match a gift for each sense from this list to build a five senses gift tailored to astound and pamper your loved ones.

Best Five Senses Gifts for Touch

1. Pottery Classes

Man in pottery class as five sense gift for touch — *Let them use their touch to create (via Classpop!)*

They'll feel the clay beneath their fingertips as they sculpt in pottery classes! With classes for all skill levels, ranging from pottery for beginners to the most advanced techniques, this five senses gift doesn't just have to be a one-off.

Browse local pottery classes for them to get their hands dirty with this perfect five senses gift for touch! If you're unsure which class to get, buy them a Classpop! gift card so they can choose!

2. Dance Classes

What are the five senses for Valentine's Day gift ideas? Touch must be the first one on the list. Enjoy holding your dance partner — or let them enjoy holding you — when you give them the gift of dance! From a spicy salsa to expressive contemporary dance, classes are available for whatever they're interested in.

Learn to move together at a local dance class or boogie in the privacy of your home with online dance classes.

3. Massage Oil

hand pouring massage oil into other hand — *Get to know your partner with touch (via Canva)*

Get to know your person more intimately. What kinds of sensations do they enjoy? Massage oil is a great five senses gift for your partner as it provides an opportunity to spend time enjoying a shared experience together.

Alongside the oil, gift them a voucher for a personal massage from you to be redeemed at a time of their choosing. Though there's no need to limit them to just one!

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4. Paint and Sip

Anything done with your hands can be a touch-related gift. If your loved one enjoys art, your gifts could give them the nudge they need to make some for themselves. Under the guidance of a local artist, they'll learn new painting techniques, working towards a final piece while sipping on their favorite drinks.

Find paint and sip near you and use different modes of touch, from light, feathery brushstrokes to smearing paint with a wet sponge, to get your sense of touch tingling.

Best Five Senses Gifts for Taste

5. Cooking Classes

cooking classes as five sense gift idea — *Explore delicious flavors together (via Classpop!)*

Dip your finger into the gourmet gift pot by sending your loved one to a local cooking class! What better way to gift the sense of taste than to help them learn to cook and create it for themselves? Led by professional chefs, they'll explore cuisines and cooking techniques from around the world.

Book a cooking class near them or even an online cooking class, for a memorable and flavorful experience gift!

6. Wine or Cocktail Tastings

What could be better than five senses gifts for taste that involve your loved ones' drinks of choice? Take it a step further by inviting them to learn how to make the best cocktails with online mixology classes. Or, prepare them for a trip to the best wineries in Napa with a virtual wine tasting. Break the mold with these thrilling world-class tasting experiences led by renowned experts!

7. Snack Gift Basket

hickory farms snack gift basket five senses gift — *Gift them a taste journey (via Hickory Farms)*

Impress your friends by doing something singular: fill gift bags with their favorite edible treats, like cookies, candy bars, collections of hot or savory sauces, and anything else that strikes their fancy.

If you'd rather select from pre-packaged gift baskets, choose from Hickory Farms gift baskets filled with all sorts of salty and sweet goodies.

Best Five Senses Gifts for Sight

9. Learn to Capture the Special Moments

photography class as five sense gift idea — *Help them master photographic composition (via Canva)*

Help them take their photos up a notch by gifting them a photography class where they'll learn from a professional photographer. Go together for a fun day out and come home with a newfound talent for capturing the sights you love most. This five sense gift idea can be tailored to their interests, with classes available for everything from analog film development to iPhone photography fundamentals.

8. Watch Their Favorite Shows

There are so many classic films and shows to choose from. For a gift that lasts a little longer, consider paying for their streaming service subscription of choice, such as Hulu. Sit down and enjoy a night of viewing together to bring the gift together.

Best Five Senses Gifts for Smell

10. Scentbird Fragrance Subscription

scentbird perfume and cologne five senses gift for smell — *A scent unique to them (via Scentbird)*

Scentbird monthly fragrance subscription service is the perfect gift of scent. You can select from perfume or cologne or even candles and bath products.

They'll also be able to take the quiz to curate their personal scent profile and discover their signature scent. If you don't want to arrange a subscription, browse their shop for a one-time purchase.

11. Assemble a Bouquet

Here's a twist on a classic scent gift — rather than buying a bouquet of flowers, learn to make one yourself! Or let your loved one learn how by inviting them to a virtual flower arranging class. Create unforgettable aromas together, in this gift idea for the five senses.

12. Artisan Soap

whispering willow soap bars as five senses gift ideas — *Resist the urge to taste! (via Whispering Willow)*

Natural soap brands like Whispering Willow Soap offer relaxing scents that will bring comfort to your giftee every day. Plus, with natural ingredients, they'll be able to enjoy the aromas while looking after their skin. Combine soap with some bath bombs for a spa set that will ensure your loved one feels — and smells — pampered.

13. Plant Growing Kit

A do-it-yourself plant growing kit and a spice set for your loved ones who cook will be a five senses gift that thrills. Every day, they'll be greeted by the beautiful aromas of their fresh herbs or other plants. This is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

14. Visit a Botanical Garden

botanical gardens as five senses gift idea — *Take in the beautiful natural scents (via Canva)*

Take your loved one on an activity where they'll be exposed to their favorite scents. Visit your local botanical garden for a stroll amongst the flowers and trees. Not only will this cheap five-senses gift be a romantic day out together, but it will be an adventure for the senses.

Best Five Senses Gifts for Sound

15. Recording Session or Music Hall Tour

man recording music in a recording studio — *Get them into the studio (via Canva)*

What is a good "hear" gift? A fun five senses gift idea for sound for her or for him could include booking a session in a recording studio or a tour of a famous music facility, like Carnegie Hall or The Grand Ole Opry. Even as a Galentine's Day idea, it's a great excuse for touring some hot music spots with your gal pals!

16. Make a Mixtape

Travel back to the '80s and '90s with this throw-back sound gift. Create a fun mix tape or burn a CD playlist. You could also record a personal voicemail or a song you wrote for your person in a card or stuffed animal toy, save it on a USB or upload it somewhere they'll be able to listen.

17. Music Subscription

woman wearing headphones on tram — *Sounds they love, whereever they go (via Canva)*

A subscription to an audio streaming service like Apple Music will be music to your loved ones' ears. With near limitless music at their disposal, they'll be hearing the gift of beautiful sounds every day.

Best Five Senses Gifts for All At Once

18. Handmade Gifts

knitting a handmade five senses gift — *Put your own senses into a handmade gift (via Canva)*

What makes the best five senses gifts for him? It's hard to beat something customized or made by hand. Depending on what you choose, it could just be the perfect gift idea for the five senses all at once.

A hat knitted by you is something to see and touch, hear how the threads rub together, smell the wool or cotton fibers (probably shouldn't taste this one, though.)

19. Datebox Club

There are plenty of five senses gifts or ideas that you could do with your loved one, so make it a joint outing! Whether you're looking for a friendly outing, Valentine's Day ideas or gifts for married couples, a five senses experience will help bring you closer together with your loved one.

Keep up the sensual spirit with a monthly Datebox that delivers everything you need to explore your senses and your relationship for a romantic date night.

As far as packaging goes, one fun way to package these gifts together is in some fun five senses gift bags. You could place them in a basket with five senses gift quotes — one for each of the senses.

Another idea would be to wrap them in wrapping paper that has to do with each of the senses (wrapping paper with ears for sound, eyes for sight, etc., if you can find it). Now take this inspiration and shower your loved one with the sweetest gifts that speak to their senses.

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