J. Crew Shawl Collar Sweatshirt

If your guy friend makes comfort a priority, this fancy cotton fleece sweatshirt is an easy way to add polish to a casual wardrobe. You can also find other designer activewear options for guys at T.J.Maxx. ($59.50, J.Crew)

Roku Streaming Player for TV

This little coaster-size device packs a lot of power into a small amount of space: It connects to TV and home Wi-Fi so he can access Netflix, HBO Go and Hulu Plus subscriptions and stream movies, videogames, music and more directly to his screen. (There's a ton of free content too.) Bonus for you: You'll get to come over and watch with him. (from $50, Roku)

Stanley Classic Stainless Steel Flask

So your buddy enjoys a little nip from time to time? Now he can chug charmingly with this manly flask, in black or tried-and-true "hammertone green." ($19–$21, Amazon)

BLK DNM Perfume 11

Hip New York clothing label BLK DNM has a scent all its own that works on both men and women. (Think of this as a way cooler version of the '90s CK One.) Incense, musk, cedarwood, and black pepper notes make this fragrance anything but girly. ($110, Birchbox)

Mad Men DVDs, Seasons 1 through 5

Whether your friend worships at the altar of Don Draper or he's never seen the AMC show (blasphemy!), he'll love having every episode at his fingertips with this collection. (Season five was just released on DVD last month.) The packaging is a nice complement to the content — season two looks like a men's shirt box. ($95 for all five sets, Amazon)

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