15 Aphrodisiac Gifts Sure to Set the Mood on Date Night

In the realm of love and affection, there's something exciting about exploring aphrodisiac gifts beyond the confines of Valentine's Day (and August just so happens to be Romance Awareness Month, by the way). While traditional tokens of romance hold their charm, introducing some extra sensuality and adventure into your relationship can ramp up the connection between you and your partner. Aphrodisiac gifts, known for their potential to amplify desire and intimacy, offer an enticing way to break your date-night routine and add a bit of spice to your love life. Whether you've been together for years or are just getting into your "too in love to think straight" era, indulging in these relationship chemistry-boosting delights can fan your romantic flames and deepen the emotional connection between you and your partner.

From sense-heightening aphrodisiac foods to more outright-erotic sexy gifts, these titillating presents can be enjoyed any time a bed (or couch, kitchen table, sandy beach or laundry room) is in close proximity.

1. Fig-Infused Massage Oil Candle

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All amorous nights-in should involve a massage candle, and this new one from Dame is at the top of our list. Although it comes in three equally seductive scents, we're all about "Melt Together," which boasts notes of fig (a known aphrodisiac) and features botanical oils like olive, sweet almond, coconut and avocado, that are oft linked with aphrodisiacal properties. That sexy pour spout and a smiley "O" face are giving hot and heavy vibes, if we do say so ourselves.

2. Rich Bottle of Shiraz

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An aphrodisiac is defined as any substance that "stimulates the love senses (sight, smell, touch and taste)" and you'd be hard pressed to find something more sensual than a full-bodied glass of red. Not only is this upscale bottle a luxe gift for your favorite person, its intense bouquet of chocolate, licorice, allspice and blackberry is certifiably ravageable (because blackberries are bursting with flavonoids that keep you excited). Who else wants a taste?

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3. Herbal Honey Tasting Flight

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How about a gift that can leave the two of you hot, bothered and buzzed? If you're after an aphrodisiac gift that doesn't scream "one purpose only: sex," then this adorable trio of small batch honey is sure to be your jam. All three sustainably harvested, raw wildflower honey pots are infused with aphrodisiacal flavors, from Ceylon cinnamon and organic ground ginger to capsaicin-rich cayenne. Your love can mix them into their morning tea or pour the sticky golden syrup all over their brunch in bed—either way, you'll quickly find you're in for some afternoon delight.

4. Quartet of Cinnamons

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If you ask us, brunch—with its bottomless boozy Bloody Marys—is a recipe for going back to bed. But if you really want to ensure a good time to follow some indulgence, then gift your sweetheart this foursome of cinnamon, complete with the particularly aphrodisiacal Ceylon cinnamon, and prepare to get cozy. The Cinnamon Maple Sugar might just be our favorite, but again, we're drawn to anything that tastes like snickerdoodles in a bottle.

5. Candied Ginger Chocolate Gift Box

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Chocolate always comes to mind when we think of sinfully sweet treats, but did you know that consuming ginger can help increase blood flow to certain key erogenous zones? These confections from French patisserie Ladurée are a gorgeously wrapped blend of both. And who knows, if your partner noshes on some of these candied ginger slivers enrobed in dark, fruity chocolate, you might see things moving in a horizontal direction soon enough.

6. Saffron Tea Cubes

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If you and your partner are tea connoisseurs or are partial to spiced cocktails over traditional mixed drinks, then you'll love tossing a few of these amber-colored sugar cubes into your toddies. They're sweetened with saffron, a natural mood-booster and libido driver, and turmeric, so they'll add a delightful bit of nuance and mystery to anything you're stirring. Tea parties are usually quite tame, but it just takes something novel like these saffron tea cubes to turn things up.

7. Spicy Sauce Sampler

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Does your partner love hot things (and a good challenge even more so)? Because this spicy sauce variety pack from TikTok-famous TRUFF makes a great gift. Not only is the red exterior of the Spicy Lovers Box tempting in and of itself, the three sexy sauces inside—two hot sauces and one spicy Arrabbiata pasta sauce—are all infused with truffles, a much-explored aphrodisiac. We can just imagine all the dares that will go down after your twin flame opens this delicious box up.

8. Make-Your-Own Chocolate Truffles Kit

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Speaking of truffles, the extra-luxe mushrooms are a major turn on, but the chocolate ones aren't too far behind when it comes to filling their devourers with desire. This seriously scrumptious kit gives you everything you need to make French dark chocolate (need we say more?) truffles at home. And with additions like coconut flakes and vanilla extract—both of which are deeply aromatic, sensual and arousing—you'll want to pop them in your mouth for more than a few reasons.

9. Online Oyster-Shucking Class

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So many of the traditional aphrodisiacs are much more hype than they are true heralds of hornyness, but slurpy, sexy oysters—even if eating them is just a placebo—are sure to make your boo feel a little something. And since we love the idea of experience gifts, we think a shucking class is pretty genius. This class can either be taken through a recording or via live stream and includes a kit complete with 35 fresh oysters. We can't say what comes next, but we can take a guess.

10. Charcoal Rose Bubble Bath

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We won't ever turn down a luxurious bubble bath-infused tub, but especially not this silky, rose-scented one (and yes, whiffs of rose petals really do have that kind of effect). Draw a warm, tranquil tub for your love and gift them this bubble bath to sprinkle in as they please. Feel free to hop in there yourself, too.

11. Custom Bath Bomb Set

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Bath time with your cutie is nice, of course, but solo bath time can be blissful, as well. Treat your S.O. to this personalized bundle filled with bath fizzies (many of which feature ingredients that are super sensual and intimacy-fueling, too, like clary sage, lavender, honey, strawberry and sweet vanilla). Choose four scents that you think they'll love, then let them enjoy some well-deserved self-care.

12. Blooming Lollipops

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Looking for a gift that'll keep your sex life in full bloom? We got you! These handcrafted lollipops are not only delicious, they're beyond stunning to look at because they contain real edible flowers. They feature combinations with serious chemistry, from Lavender & Lemongrass, to Strawberry & Basil, to Vanilla & Hibiscus. Many of these botanicals are aphrodisiacal on their own, but we're even more smitten with the thoughtfulness behind these lust-worthy lollies. (Bonus: They can plant the stick when they're done licking to grow some flowers.) Brighten your partner's day and give them something to savor until you can see each other later.

13. Pink Citrus-Ginger Gummy Bears

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Coming in hot with a sexy, innuendo-laced gift might be a little much for a birthday or holiday, but a "just-because" gift is the perfect occasion to get a little playful. Take these pink citrus ginger bears from Sugarfina, for instance: The unique blend of flavors is bound to tantalize the taste buds and the real ginger will get blood flowing to all the right places. Have enough and you might just want to hibernate with your babe for the foreseeable future.

14. Petite Homegrown Garden

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Okay, so you might not think a self-tended herb garden sounds sexy, but let us count the ways. 1) Certain herbs have aromatic properties that can be mood-enhancing and potentially stimulate desire. The scents of basil, rosemary and lavender are thought to evoke feelings of relaxation and sensuality. The garden comes with three basil pods, but you can shop over 75 seed varieties—including a number of aphrodisiacal herbs—to add on. 2) After your lover plucks their freshly-grown herbs, you can cook together and share a delicious meal prepared with the fruits of their labor. 3) Just watching your spouse or partner flexing their plant parent proficiency—it's hot, isn't it?

15. Sultry Signature Scent

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We can't end an aphrodisiac gifts roundup before mentioning some perfume or cologne first. Passionate romps wouldn't be the same without them, after all. We'll choose a Jo Malone London favorite (because that's what our girl Sophia Richie smells like). It has powerful notes of sage—a super-hypnotic aphrodisiac, by the way.