The next time you go to a party, BYOB. No, not wine or booze — a nice container of olive oil for the host. These options cost the same as a respectable wine and will last longer than a Sauvignon Blanc or a scented candle.

For a Neighbor

Moulins Mahjoub (from Tunisia, $12.50 for 370 milliliters, in gourmet stores or at Rogers International LLC, www.rogersintl.com) has a pleasant, nutty bitterness. It is the ultimate drizzling oil, with a presentation as dramatic as its flavor — a dark green bottle with beautiful Arabic calligraphy on the label.

For a Friend with a Viking Stove

A L'Olivier Extra Virgin Olive Oil from France is beautifully packaged in a simple white ceramic bottle ($20 for 16.9 ounces, Williams-Sonoma stores or www.williams-sonoma.com).

For Your Boss

Nunez de Prado is one of Spain's greatest olive oils. It comes in bright yellow ceramic bottles ($28 for 500 milliliters) and is available at most health-food and gourmet stores or at www.rogersintl.com.