For him

USB Mix Tape £15.99

Remember those lovingly compiled cassettes of love songs? This looks the part, but the case conceals a 64Mb memory stick - enough for an hour of music. Tangle-free romance.

www.play.com 0845 800 1020

Champagne Marmite £2.99

If he falls into the hate camp, it's you he'll hate if you give him this champagne-laced "I Love You" Marmite. But if he loves the black stuff, this will say it better than any tacky card. Supermarkets nationwide

Bespoke Fragrance Consultation From £50

You don't have to be David Beckham to have a signature fragrance. For a fee, perfume expert Roja Dove (or one of his crack team of sniffers) will match your man with a heavenly scent.

www.harrods.com 020-7893 8797

Rogue Identity Ring £98

You choose which finger you put it on, but this chunky sterling silver band will make a classic addition to any hand. Engraving costs £8 per initial or £15 a word.

www.linksoflondon.com 0845 120 2923

Wi-Fi Photo Frame £199.95

The eStarling Wi-Fi photo frame has its own email address, and will start a slideshow of pics it receives. It has memory card slots for direct viewing, and links to photosharing sites.

www.firebox.com 0844 922 1010

Berry's Wine School from £195

Give a man a bottle and he will drink for a day. Teach a man how to... You get the idea. A Saturday course will school your man in choosing, serving and tasting the plonks you like.

www.bbr.com 020-7396 9685

Aspinal Wallet £59

However full it is, a gentleman's wallet doesn't get much more sophisticated than this. Hand-crafted and lined with suede and silk, it's swish.

www.aspinaloflondon.com 0808 144 3302

Work of Art from £300

Whether he fancies a Testino shot of Kate Moss or a Chapman brothers etching, Counter Editions makes investing in art dangerously easy. www.countereditions.com;

020-7684 8888

Personalised Champagne £30

The contents of this chardonnay cuvee from Laurent Hostomme don't change, but Fortnum's will slap on a Valentine's message of your choice.

www.fortnumandmason.com 0845 300 1707

Sunspel Boxers £55

Boxers are back in vogue and this smartly presented gift pack includes three pairs in red, white and blue from Sunspel, which introduced the style to our shores 60 years ago.

www.sunspel.com 01159 726 233

For her

Give with Flowers from £20

With a huge range of bouquets and next-day delivery, this site is an excellent source of romantic blooms - plus, 20 per cent goes to Cancer Research.

www.givewithflowers.org 0845 026 0945

Pussy Home Boutique £95

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" This looking glass would make a funky gift, and there's also one that reads " Vanity Kills".

www.pussyhomeboutique.co.uk 01273 749 852

Sonia Rykiel £45

Sonia Rykiel has created this pretty badge for her diffusion range. It consists of two lovebirds snuggling together - just like your and your beloved after you give her this.

www.brownsfashion.com 020-7514 0039

Crosley Diamonds from £600

For a timeless gift, a pair of diamond studs are a girl's (or boy's) best friend. Prices start at £600 - but then you can't put a price on true love.

www.crosleydiamonds.com 0787 217 3104

Myla £150

Fancy pants, a blindfold, the Mr & Mrs Smith hotel guide and a CD all in one package - all this is in Myla's London gift box? If you're feeling flush, check out the Paris version for £500.

www.myla.com 08707 455 0033

Laduree £9 for 6

Which lady could resist a box of pastel-hued macaroons? Laduree's are the finest, and come in a huge range of flavours including - appropriately for 14 February - Ruby Kiss.

www.harrods.com 020-3155 0111

Mod Cloth £12.65

Too broke to take your best girl to Paris? A pair of pillowcases with the Eiffel Tower emblazoned on them is surely almost as good as a trip to the City of Romance itself...

www.modcloth.com

Snapfish from £12.99

For a gift with a personal touch, consider a Valentine's Day photo book. Simply email your digital pictures and the folk at Snapfish will fashion them into a unique document.

www.snapfish.co.uk 0870 720 0387

Chic & Unique £110

An antique perfume bottle filled with her favourite scent is sure to sweep any girl off her feet. This one, from 1902, is made of silver and cut glass.

www.vintagecostumejewellery.co.uk 0131 332 9889

Faber £11.87

Woo the woman in your life with this collection, selected by James Fenton, an award-winning poet. From Elizabethan odes to blues lyrics, this is an excellent gift for literature lovers.

www.amazon.co.uk