Acqua di Parma

An entirely handmade product, Acqua di Parma’s advent calendar contains scents galore, with a host of eau de parfums and eau de colognes, from the signature Quercus to the newest release Zafferano, as well as scented body products and two candles. The $600 product is entirely handmade and comes in the brand’s trademark canary yellow. “It’s not just a matter of creating, but infusing each piece with a spirit, a narrative, and a soul, which elevates the concept of gifting, encouraging the idea of giving masterful pieces of artistry to loved ones,” the brand states.

Avant

The skincare brand has released a 12 Days of Beauty X Zodiac Advent Calendar, retailing for £99 ($119) with a £877 ($1,060) value. Products include full sizes of Hand Nail & Cuticle Anti-Ageing Cream, Serene Scalp Recovery Exfoliating Treatment, and Protein-Complex Restructuring Niacinamide Defence Serum. The calendar coordinates each of the products with one of the zodiac signs, which are illustrated on the back, alongside a QR code that customers can scan for hidden prizes.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets offers twelve days of gifting in burgundy and gold drawers (complete with crystal handles), including full-sizes of Hot Lips 2 Lipstick and Magic Lip Oil Elixir, as well as minis of bestsellers like Magic Cream and Lip Cheat Lip Liner. The set retails for $210 and contains $279 worth of products.

Dr. Barbara Sturm 

With an illustrated white and silver exterior, the skincare brand’s advent calendar contains $1,606 for a $560 price tag, presented in a sleek two-tier format. Products include full sizes of Super Anti-Aging Hand Cream and Glow Drops, as well as deluxe, discovery, and mini sizes of formulas like The Better B Niacinamide Serum and Anti-Aging Body Cream.

Eve Lom

Marking a first in its brand history, the skincare brand has released a 12-day advent calendar with items such as Rescue Mask, The Original Balm Cleanser, Radiance Repair Retinol Serum, and Renewal Treatment Oil. The packaging resembles a treasure chest and contains eye-catching turquoise and gold accents. Its price tag is £225 ($271), with a value of £419.09 ($506).

Harry’s

Not one to exclude grooming customers from the advent calendar game, the company has introduced a rendition in the shape of a giant festive cracker. Products include a razor and refills, shaving cream, eye cream, and scalp scrub. It retails for £99 ($119).

Jo Malone London

Complete with festive candy cane stripes, this fragrant advent calendar contains a full-sized Wood Sage & Sea Salt 30ml cologne, two travel-sized Lime Basil & Mandarin candles, plus minis a-plenty for 25 goodies in total. It retails for $495.

La Maison Valmont

The Winter Illuminations Advent Calendar ($390 retail price, $1,166 value) contains twelve skincare treatments for a holiday glow packaged inside a gold and white exterior with butterfly illustrations, as well as a sequin-covered "V" to open and close the package. Items include a full-sized Prime Renewing Pack (a radiance replenishing mask), Prime B Cellular (a toning and smoothing serum), and L’Elixir des Glaciers Vos Yeux (an anti-aging eye treatment with glacial spring water, royal jelly, and gold sturgeon DNA).

La Mer

The Atelier Advent Calendar is a jewel-toned set featuring imagery of sapphire and emerald ribbon fabrics, with 12 days’ worth of products inside. Items include The Eye Concentrate, The Regenerating Serum, and The Moisturizing Soft Cream, ranging from 0.17 ounces to 1 ounce in size. Its price tag is $500, with a value of $720.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

The French fragrance house has launched a Countdown Calendar, illustrated with a golden clock marking the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Products to help ring in 2024 include Baccarat Rogue 540 Eau de Parfum (70ml), 724 Eau de Parfum (35ml), and a 75g Mon Beau Sapin Scented Candle. The set retails for £950 ($1,147).