The advent calendar has evolved into an indulgent celebration of the season, offering not just chocolates but carefully curated treasures from the world of beauty, fragrance, and home. Whether you’re delighting in opulent miniatures or full-sized luxuries, these five exquisite advent calendars bring a touch of splendour to your December mornings. From cult classics to artisanal elegance, here are the best luxury advent calendars to explore this year.
Harvey Nichols’ 2024 beauty advent calendar is brimming with 45 products worth over £1,300, making it a beauty lover’s dream. Expect full-sized skincare favourites like Augustinus Bader’s The Cream, alongside travel-friendly finds from cult brands including Dr. Barbara Sturm and Charlotte Tilbury. The mix of skincare, fragrance, and make-up ensures every day delivers a touch of indulgence, elevating your festive routine.
Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar, £250
Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar, £250
A celebration of quintessential British luxury, Jo Malone’s advent calendar offers 25 surprises, worth over £600, hidden within its chic townhouse-inspired design. Discover bestselling colognes, luxurious bath oils, and festive candles that encapsulate the brand’s signature style. Perfect for both Jo Malone devotees and those new to the collection, it brings understated elegance to every December morning.
Jo Malone London advent calendar, £360
Jo Malone London advent calendar, £360
Diptyque’s 2024 advent calendar transforms the countdown to Christmas into a sensory experience. Filled with 25 treasures worth £620, including miniature candles, perfumes, and skincare, this calendar is a feast for the senses. Housed in a beautifully illustrated box, it’s a tribute to the brand’s artistic approach to fragrance and makes a stunning festive centrepiece.
Diptyque advent calendar, £390
Diptyque advent calendar, £390
The White Company’s advent calendar is a haven of understated luxury, featuring 25 indulgent treats worth £262. Inside, you’ll find miniature candles, nourishing bath oils, and skincare essentials to add warmth and relaxation to the holiday season. Elegantly designed, it’s the perfect choice for those who cherish a cosy, serene Christmas atmosphere.
The White Company advent calendar, £195
The White Company advent calendar, £195
Space NK’s fragrance advent calendar offers a curated selection of 24 olfactory delights, with a retail value exceeding £750. Featuring miniatures from brands like Byredo, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and Diptyque, it’s a journey through some of the most coveted names in fragrance. This collection is ideal for perfume enthusiasts looking to discover new signature scents.
If you missed out on this year’s editions, fear not—luxury advent calendars are highly sought after, so sign up early to secure your spot on the waitlist for 2025’s releases.
Space NK Advent calendar, £250
Space NK Advent calendar, £250
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