16 Luxury Advent Calendars That Are Worth the Splurge (2024)

From skincare sets to makeup kits and more, there are tons of beauty finds to consider during the holidays. And even as an editor who writes gift guides for a living, it can be challenging for me to come up with new ideas to surprise my friends and family members. But thankfully, the best luxury Advent calendars provide an all-inclusive way to give thoughtful gifts that add to the overall excitement of the season.

Not only are Advents highly coveted and often limited-edition, but they also feature numbered doors or pockets packed with mini surprises that makes them the gifts that keep on giving. And if your giftee is looking to elevate their grooming or beauty routine but not sure where to start, these date keepers include travel-size—and sometimes full-size—offerings to seamlessly introduce them to a new brand's best-sellers.

While the holidays may seem light years away, we've pulled together some of the best Advent calendars from Diptyque and Sisley Paris you can still snag before Christmas. Consider these elevated gifts supremely upgraded stocking stuffers—even if they decide to open all the boxes at once.

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They can think of this calendar as a their own wonderland of makeup, fragrance, and skincare finds—at least for 24 days straight. The YSL Beauty lover in your circle can enjoy spritzing on cult-favorite fragrances, like Libre, Mon Paris, and Black Opium Eau de parfums, and applying their Lash Clash mascara, Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick, and lots more.

Diptyque's 25-day Advent makes a handsome gift for the personal scent and candle-obsessed in your circle. Inside each box is a different mini scent surprise, from solid perfumes and eau de toilettes to elevated scented bath and body staples.

If one of the best perfume Advent calendars are at the top of your gifting list, allow us to introduce you to this gilded favorite from Dior. It's filled with everything they'll need to scent their lives, including five eaux de parfums from the brand's La Collection Privée, scented candles, hair perfumes, and more.

They'll find 25 deluxe beauty luxuries from brands like Maison Francis Kurkdjian, La Mer, Armani Beauty, and others inside this buzzy Advent, curated by Neiman Marcus buyers. To say this calendar has their routine covered from head-to-toe would be a serious understatement.

If your family member hasn't yet make it to Sisley Paris' New York maison, surprise them with this colorful Advent calendar from the brand, designed by founder Isabelle d’Ornano. Inside, they'll unwrap full- and travel-size versions of Sisley's skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance staples, including the cult-favorite Black Rose Precious Face Oil.

This year, Clarins has an advent calendar for every person in your life. Choose from a 12-day, 24-day calendar, and a men's 12-day calendar. We love the 24-day version, since it includes every product you would need for your skincare routine. Find a large selection of Clarins's best-sellers in this 24-day advent calendar, including cult-favorite Double Serum and Total Eye Lift, and even a full-size of the brand's beloved Lip Comfort Oil.

Here's a robust calendar from Dr. Barbara Sturm that features over $1,606 worth of their buzzy skincare favorites, and is perfect for the ultimate brand devotee. And if your the beauty lover in your circle is already loyal user of Sturm's Glow Drops or Anti-Aging Body Cream, there are many more full- and deluxe-size bottles of brand best-sellers waiting to be opened.

Their Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush will never be the same after unwrapping this Mickey Mouse-approved calendar by Swarovski, in collaboration with Disney. It contains 22 exclusive ornaments, two necklaces, and a set of stickers to celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary.

Make it easy for your giftee to restock their empty L'Occitane go-tos with this premium calendar from the brand. In addition to six full-size gifts, like their nourishing Almond Delicious Body Balm and Reine Blanche Instant Illuminating Sheet Mask, they'll also enjoy 24 travel-size goodies to unwrap over the course of 24 days.

The person who refuses to wear anything other than gold jewelry will be delighted to receive this limited-edition, 14 Karat Advent. In addition to gilded hoops, necklaces, and bracelets, the calendar also nicely includes a multi-drawer jewelry box the can use well after each of its boxes are opened.

This coveted Advent from Bloomingdale's is valued at over $800. It contains luxe, travel-size favorites like Le Labo's Santal 33 Eau de Parfum, Bumble and bumble's Bond Building Repair Oil Serum, and Clé de Peau's Beauté Enhancing Eye Contour Cream Supreme to elevate anyone's regular product rotation this season.

Here's a gourmet calendar from Williams Sonoma that makes a great gift for anyone who loves to snack, or is constantly on the hunt for the best ingredients to stock their pantry with. From seasonal Peppermint Bark Bites and fun food ornaments to specialty mustard, olive oil, and vinegar, they'll truly savor unpacking this Advent.

Bazaar editors are major fans of Jo Malone scents, and this 25-day calendar covers all the bases. From mood-setting candles and bath miniatures, to a full-size bottle of one of the brand's beloved colognes, your giftee will have plenty of options to enjoy this season and next.

Give them a rotation boost with 12 days worth of top-rated mini skin essentials from La Mer. They can start their routine with the brand's Cleansing Micellar Water, and end it with La Mer's supremely hydrating Crème de la Mer.

Here's an option to help your family member save on holiday decorations this year: Wedgwood's coveted Advent is back for 2023, featuring 24 fine bone china ornaments they'll treasure for years to come.

They can countdown the days before Christmas while overhauling their skin essentials, with this 24-day Advent from French beauty brand Payot (which is nicely on sale for 68 percent off). Whether they're in search of a new favorite mask or moisturizer, this calendar has it all.