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40 best advent calendars for a luxurious Christmas countdown in 2023
The countdown to Christmas day is almost as exciting as the main event and, if you're anything like the House & Garden team, you'll be almost giddy by the time December rolls around. Following what has been a whirlwind 2023, we are going full Christmas elf this year, looking to spread joy, send gifts and get into the festive spirit more than ever before. One of the best ways to do this? A luxury advent calendar from one of your favourite retailers.
No matter if you're looking for a beauty advent calendar, full of skincare bestsellers (like the Cult Beauty advent calendar (waitlist is open now) or one packed full of edible treats (like the Fortnum & Mason feasting calendar), you're sure to find something on this list that will bring you some joy.
To help get everyone in the mood, we have pulled together a selection of the most beautiful (and indulgent) luxury advent calendars to keep you entertained until Christmas. From jewellery to Lego to beauty there's sure to be something for you but, if none of these are up your street, keep an eye out for our foodie advent calendars (including delicious chocolate advent calendars) and alcohol advent calendars out now.
What are the best advent calendars for 2023?
Many of the best beauty advent calendars have taken a more holistic approach to wellness for 2023. Inside these you'll often find oil diffusers or limited edition scented candles that you can use around your home. Last year, we particularly loved The White Company's calendar. It's always illustrated beautifully and full of wellness products sure to delight, such as candles, body products and colognes. The 2023 version is available now and this one always, always sells out, so do be quick! Foodies will naturally gravitate towards the Fortnum & Mason Feasting Calendar, which is packed full of delicious treats.
When do advent calendars go on sale in 2023?
Whilst it may seem like it's still a little early, nearly every retailer worth buying from has their advent calendar on sale or preorder now. Whether you are gifting one to a friend or to yourself (there are no rules here), you will want it to be ready to open on the 1st December, so make sure you take into account shipping or postage time. Many retailers and calendars are now available for pre order, or you can sign up for notifications to be alerted when your desired one goes on sale.
Read on for our edit of the best luxury Christmas advent calendars to buy in 2023.
Best luxury advent calendars of 2023
The White Company's beauty advent calendar 2023
Days: 25
Price: £175
Value: £273
When is 'The White Company Beauty Advent Calendar' available? It's available now
The White Company is a go-to for lovely scents and luxury beauty products. This year, the calendar is worth a huge £273, which means savings of £98. Expect full size candles, signature scents, and beauty products like lip masks. It's a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on their best sellers for less.
Fortnum's Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Days: 30
Price: £260
Value: £1,020
When is the 'Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar' available? It's available now
If you're on the hunt for value for money, look no further than the Fortnum and Mason advent calendar. This year's calendar is worth an enormous £1,020 (last year's was worth £844) and is available for just a fraction of that price at £260. It feels like a really luxurious treat, with a weighty feel in signature F&M colours. The drawers are jam packed with 30 luxury beauty and wellness goodies, 22 of which are full size. You'll find brands like Acqua di Parma, Cult51 and ESPA hidden behind the turquoise doors–but that's not all, Fortnum have also included some of their own branded items.
Fortnum's Feasting Calendar
Days: 25
Price: £200
When is the 'Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar' available? It's available now
Fortnum & Mason don't only offer a beauty advent calendar (and excellent Christmas hampers), but a delicious foodie one too. This year's feasting calendar had everything lovely you'd expect from an F&M hamper, like chocolate truffles and tea biscuits, except in mini form (a great excuse not to share!).
Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar
Days: 32
Price: £220
Value: £1,094
When is the ‘Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar’ available? It's available now
Trust Selfridges to deliver one of the very best beauty advent calendars of the season. Packed full with a huge 32 products, this is a tried and true calendar for every beauty junkie. Think cult brands like Augustinus Bader, Paco Rabanne and REFY, with 16 of the products at full size.
2023 Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar
Days: 25
Price: £250
Value: £1,040
When is the ‘Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar’ available? Available on 27th September. Join the waitlist now.
With 25 goodies inside, the Liberty advent calendar remains a classic year after year. The brands inside are all top tier, and range from cult beauty picks such as Augustinus Bader and Sunday Riley, to science backed Dr Barbara Sturm.
Limited Edition Biscuiteers Advent Calendar by Emma Bridgewater
Days: 24
Price: £65
Perhaps the most traditional advent calendar in this edit, Biscuiteers have partnered with Emma Bridgewater to create a charming hand made calendar. It features 24 pockets to fill yourself, or you can purchase the ‘Advent 24 Luxe Biscuit Tin’. The tin is full of Christmas themed biscuits that are designed to slot inside the pockets perfectly.
William Morris At Home Peacock & Bird Beauty Advent Calendar
Days: 24
Price: £45 (worth £75)
When is the William Morris calendar available? It's available now
Fans of William Morris, the pioneer of the late-Victorian Arts & Crafts will delight in the brand's heritage-inspired advent calendar for 2023. The 24-door calendar is printed in the bold William Morris Peacock & Bird carpet design – said to be the first one made at Morris's Merton Abbey factory in 1881. Inside, find bath fizzers, bath salts, hand and body washes and hand creams.
Daylesford Farmshop Advent Calendar
Days: 25
Price: £250
When is the ‘Farmshop Advent Calendar’ available? Available today, for delivery from 1st Nov.
Daylesford's first foray into the advent calendar game has not disappointed. It's jam packed full of their finest organic goodies - think chutneys, cranberry sauce, marmalade and more - as well as beautiful items such as a cheese knife, an embroidered envelope decorations and a corkscrew. This is the perfect pivot away from all the ‘wellness’ themed calendars on the market and would make a charming gift too.
Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2023
Days: 25
Price: £350
When is the ‘Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2023’ available? Available on 29th September. Join the waitlist now.
With its pretty candy cane stripes and signature creamy yellow box, this Jo Malone calendar is practically crying out to be gifted. It comes with 25 holiday goodies inside, including signature fragrances and colognes and candles.
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Days: TBC
Price: £TBC
Value: Over £1,000
When is the ‘Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023’ available? Join the waitlist now.
Worth an enormous £1,000 last year, the Cult Beauty advent calendar has fast become an annually coveted product. The 2022 calendar contained an enormous 37 products (13 of which were full size). From their teaser page, we can see that the calendar will contain brands such as Byredo, Glow Recipe, Huda Beauty Olaplex and Medik8.
Last year, Cult Beauty also ran a competition in which one lucky purchaser was in with a chance to win one of three 'golden tickets'. The vouchers were worth £1,000 each, to be ‘spent’ on Cult Beauty goodies.
Oliver Bonas 12 Days of Dazzle Gold Jewellery Keepsake Gift Box
Days: 12
Price: £275
When is the Oliver Bonas Advent Calendar available? Join the waitlist.
A sparkling offering from one of our favourite online homeware and furniture shops. This Oliver Bonas advent calendar contains some rather lovely jewellery pieces. The box itself is charming and could be kept for stationery or as a desk accessory. Pick from silver or gold jewellery.
Charbonnel et Walker Liberty Print Truffle Selection Advent Calendar
Days: 24
Price: £34.95
When is the ‘Charbonnel et Walker Liberty Print Truffle Selection Advent Calendar’ available? It's available now
A winning calendar for chocoholics everywhere, this Charbonnel et Walker calendar is chock full of truffles, each hidden behind a door. The front of the calendar is adorned with a charming, snowy image of the beloved Liberty building.
The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Days: 25
Price: £250
Worth: £1,173
When is Harrods beauty advent calendar available? It's available now
Expect the best of luxury beauty to be packed inside Harrods 2023 advent calendar, with trusted brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Dr Barbara Sturm, Laura Mercier and Augustinus Bader inside. 21 of the products is full size, and as you'd expect from Harrods, the packaging feels luxurious.