Why This Birthday Gift Box for Him – Aftershave Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a birthday gift for a man who enjoys a proper shave — is Men's Aftershave Birthday Gifts a good choice?
Yes — it's a traditional shave kit: a lavender shaving soap and shaving brush for a rich lather, a lavender aftershave lotion to finish, plus a purple tractor pin and a bookmark.
What occasions suit this lavender shaving gift for men?
Besides birthdays, it suits Father's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day and retirements.
Does this gift set arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How does he use this lavender shaving gift?
Wet the brush, swirl it over the shaving soap to build a lather, then brush it onto damp skin and shave as normal. Rinse, pat dry and massage in a little aftershave lotion.
Does this lavender shaving gift for men contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The Lavender Men's Aftershave Lotion contains sweet almond oil, and the shaving soap contains shea butter. Please check each item's ingredients if he has a nut, coconut or milk allergy. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift set come from?
The aftershave lotion is made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato. The shaving soap is scented with English lavender fragrance.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift set?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this lavender shaving gift for men from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Men's Aftershave Birthday Gifts from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | Named on every product: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for oils and body care, and English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Pacific Blue') for teas. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk and scrub soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |