These are the best advent calendars to shop in 2025

The countdown to Christmas has always been one of my favourite rituals of the festive season, thanks in no small part to the magic of advent calendars. Once simple chocolate-filled boxes, these December staples have since evolved into beautifully crafted keepsakes, concealing everything from artisan sweets to luxurious skincare and home fragrances. And while this evolution has made each December morning infinitely more exciting, it’s also introduced one delightful dilemma: how to choose just one.

To make the decision a little easier, I’ve drawn upon my longstanding obsession to round up the best advent calendars of 2025; a curation of the most beautiful, high-value, and joy-sparking designs available now. From cult beauty brands to artisan chocolatiers, this year’s selection promises something special for every kind of Christmas enthusiast. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone you love, these calendars prove that the countdown can be just as magical as the big day itself.

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Product Image of L'Occitane's Classic advent calendar, ranked our Best Advent Calendar 2025 overall

What you’ll get: If ever there were an advent calendar worthy of display, it’s this one. L’Occitane’s Classic Advent Calendar pairs timeless design with a daily dose of luxury, featuring the brand’s most-coveted skincare and body products to make every December morning feel like a mini spa escape. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, this calendar has well and truly earned its #1 spot.

Standout inclusions:

Full-size Néroli Orchidée Body Lotion 35ml (worth $55)
Immortelle Precious Eye Balm 4ml
Immortelle Divine Cream 8ml

Yours & Mine Advent Calendar

Best for: delectible festive treats, designed to share

What you’ll get: No one does a chocolate advent calendar quite like Koko Black. Their Yours & Mine edition is a masterclass in festive indulgence; elegantly packaged and made to share. With each of the 50 doors concealing a new decadent flavour, from sweet and nutty to bright and spiced, it proves that good things (especially chocolate) are even better when shared.

Explore other Koko Black Advent calendars:

The Christmas Advent Calendar, $84.90
The Giant Critter Advent Calendar, $79.90
A Very Koko Advent Calendar, $49.90

Product photo of the Jo Malone 25 Day Advent Calendar, ranked as the best advent calendar 2025 for perfume lovers

Best for: fulfilling all of your summer scent needs

What you’ll get: Jo Malone fans rejoice; their dreamy 2025 advent calendar offers a way to stock up on your favourite scents and try out new fragrances too. Inside, you’ll find a variety of colognes, body creams, candles, hand lotions, and other inclusions to fawn over. The best part? It also comes with a full-size, 30ml Orange Bitters cologne. Reignite your Christmas spirit with this luxe calendar that’ll have you smelling incredible for the festive season.

Standout inclusions:

Full Size Orange Bitters Cologne, 30ml (worth $122)
Full Size Blackberry & Bay Hand Cream, 30ml (worth $50)
Miniature Candles in Orange Bitters, Pine & Eucalyptus, and Pomegranate Noir

Glasshouse Fragrances Advent Calendar

Best for: trialling a mix of widely loved home fragrances

What you’ll get: Glasshouse’s highly anticipated advent calendars always hit the mark, and judging by this release, their winning run is set to continue. Filled with 24 mini versions of their most indulgent offerings, this holiday staple offers you the chance to try out a variety of delectable fragrances before committing to a full-size. Plus, it’s a perfect way to scent-scape your home ahead of the holidays.

Standout inclusions:

Selection of Soy Candles, 30ml
Selection of Hand Creams, 30ml
Selection of Perfume Pencils, 2.5g

Product photo of The Body Shop's 2025 advent calendar, best for full size inclusions

Best for: a generous number of full-sized inclusions

What you’ll get: Count down to Christmas with a daily dose of self-care indulgence. Behind each of the 24 doors lies a mini treat ranging from lush body butters and shower gels to classic skincare bits, to bring a little extra festivity to your December mornings. With its mix of full-size and travel-friendly favourites, this calendar is as practical as it is charming; the kind of beauty ritual you’ll actually look forward to wrapping up in.

Standout inclusions:

Full-sized Vitamin E Moisture Day Cream (worth $29)
Full-sized Almond Milk Body Scrub (worth $35)
Full-sized Camomile Sumptuous Makeup Cleansing Butter (worth $29)

Product image of T2 Cabinet of Curiosity 24-day advent calendar, ranked the best advent calendar for tea drinkers

Best for: finding your new favourite tea flavour

What you’ll get: This charming 24-day advent calendar comes with a range of refreshing teas, complete with beautiful packaging that you’ll love having on display. Make good on your intention to cut back on caffeine with herbal blends, or sip one of T2’s energising black tea blends; regardless of your beverage preferences, you’re bound to find a new favourite.

Standout inclusions:

Sweetest Dreams
Morning Sunshine
The Quiet Mind

Product photo of dior's 24 day advent calendar, ranked best advent calendar 2025 for luxury products

Best for: luxury gifts for every day of the festive season

What you’ll get: There’s no gift more luxurious than Dior’s 24 Day Advent Calendar. Packed with miniature creations from Dior’s beautiful range of fragrances, makeup, skincare, and lifestyle products, this iconic holiday staple offers the perfect way to try out new products and transform your daily routine into something a little fancier.

Standout Inclusions:

Miss Dior Essence, essence de parfum, 5 ml
Dior Prestige La Crème, 15 ml
Piste aux Étoiles Candle

Product photo of Circa's 2025 Advent calendar, ranked one of Australia's best for candle and scent lovers

Best for: scent-scaping your entire home.

What you’ll get: With a vast range of fragrances from Circa‘s core range, and a few limited edition inclusions, this calendar is the perfect fit for those wanting to rethink their signature home scent. Recipients can expect to unbox 12 60g candles, ranging from smooth amber & sandalwood to refreshing mango & papaya. If you’ll be entertaining guests this festive season, it’s the ideal means to make sure every room smells completely divine.

Standout inclusions:

Raspberry and Rhubarb Soy Candle, 60g
Gingerbread Cookies Soy Candle, 60g
White Fig and Cedar Soy Candle, 60g

Product image of the missoma gold jewellery advent calendar, ranked as the best advent calendar for expanding your jewellery collection

Best for: adding variety to your jewellery collection

What you’ll get: Missoma’s annual jewellery advent calendars are crowd favourites, and for good reason. Packed with 12 versatile gold pieces, including 3 advent calendar exclusives, this is a must-have for gold wearers wanting to add some excitement to their jewellery rotation. And if you’re not a gold enthusiast, Missoma has you covered with their silver variation.

Standout inclusions:

Harris Reed In Good Hands Pearl Bracelet (worth $244)
Tennis Charm Mini Hoop Earrings (worth $159)
Lucy Williams Malachite Choker (worth $208)

Product image of the Jurlique 24 Day Advent Calendar, ranked as one of Home Beautiful's best Advent Calendars 2025

Best for: creating a luxurious self-care routine

What you’ll get: This generous advent calendar from the skincare experts at Jurlique includes 24 face, body, and hand-care essentials; perfect for those looking to start a soothing self-care routine these holidays. By Christmas day, recipients will have amassed an impressive collection of face and body oils, hand creams, face masks, eye creams, serums, and so much more. For glowing skin and an advent calendar you’ll want to open all at once, Jurlique is your go-to.

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