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Count Down to Christmas with These 9 Decadent Advent Calendars

Beautifully packaged collections by Dior, Diptyque, and La Maison Valmont help make all of December a celebration

By Galerie editors
Advent calendar with colorful illustrations, luxury skincare and fragrance products on a snowy reflective surface.
The Diptyque advent calendar features dreamy illustrations by Ugo Gattoni. Photo: Courtesy of diptyque

While it may seem like 2020 has been a perpetual countdown, marking the December days until Christmas is a longstanding holiday tradition. Often, advent calendars filled with confections, trinkets, or other small seasonal treats have helped commemorate the lead-up to December 25. However, many luxury brands are creating wondrous displays in which each door hides a fantastical gift.

Galerie has made a list (and checked it twice) of some of the most exquisite new examples, filled with enticing aromas, spa-like skincare, and delicious candies and chocolates, making each day an event to remember.

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Count Down the Days until Christmas with These Decadent Advent Calendars

La Maison ValmontnOpen the 12 doors of La Maison Valmontu2019s Fu00e9erie ($465) to find golden treasures from the atelieru2019s most prestigious skincare collection, l’Elixir des Glaciers, or one of the opulent Storie Veneziane scents.

Photograph by Courtesy of The Valmont Group

DiptyquenThe Diptyque advent calendar ($380), decorated with richly colored illustrations by Ugo Gattoni, is filled with 25 deluxe products including limited-edition 2020 Christmas decorations and a Moonlit Fir candle.

Photograph by Courtesy of diptyque

Lady MnA festive snow globe of New York City serves as the centerpiece of Lady Mu2019s Winter Dreams advent calendar ($75). Each of its 24 drawers hides a new candy treat inspired by the flavors of the iconic Lady M cakes.

Photograph by Courtesy of Lady M

Jo Malone LondonnEvery day offers a new scent experience with Jo Malone Londonu2019s chic advent calendar that is filled with a medley of colognes, bath and body soaps and creams, and miniature candles ($450).

Photograph by Courtesy of Jo Malone London

Venus ET FleurnVenus Et Fleuru2019s annual array, Les Douze Jours, is back, this year featuring a selection of various candles and delicate Eternity Roses that can be enjoyed throughout the new year ($699).

Photograph by Courtesy of Venus ET Fleur

DiornA magicalu00a0 illustration by Safia Ouares shows fantastical creatures and elegant dancers on 30 avenue Montaigne, where you can find the Atelier des Ru00eaves Dior. Each of the 24 doors holds a treasure from Dior’s skincare, fragrance and make-up lines.

Photograph by Courtesy of Dior

AERINnAERINu2019s chic red fragrance advent calendar ($240) is an exploration of 12 of the brandu2019s most timeless and invigorating aromas, including Amber Musk, Wild Geranium, and Limone di Sicilia.

Photograph by Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Carolina BuccinDon a new bracelet with your Christmas best after collecting Carolina Bucciu2019s hand-carved gemstone u2018Forteu2019 beads with a special 18-karat gold bead uncovered on day 24. The set includes a Lurex cord, a card detailing the meaning of each stone, and a velvet pouch for your finished masterpiece ($1,190).

Photograph by Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Acqua di ParmanResembling the brandu2019s iconic hatbox, the Acqua di Parma advent calendar is one of several gifts featuring illustrations by Chinese artist Oamul this season. Decorated with traditional Christmas lights, the doors conceal signature Acqua di Parma products from Blu Mediterraneo to the Intu00e9rieur collection. Plus, thereu2019s a special surprise on day 25 ($640).n n 

Photograph by Courtesy of Acqua di Parma
Gold-trimmed elegant gift box with decorative building facade design, surrounded by shimmering gold glitter.
Blue advent calendar with illustrated winter scenes, featuring numbered compartments for each day leading up to Christmas.
Advent calendar with red and green drawers on a table, decorated with a Christmas tree backdrop.
Luxury advent calendar with numbered drawers, featuring various perfumes and skincare products displayed on top.
Assorted luxury gift items including candles, preserved roses, and elegant packaging with gold accents.
Dior advent calendar featuring illustrated festive scenes and numbered doors set against a black and gold design.
Red and floral advent calendar with numbered doors and small bottles, designed in heart shape.
Blue advent calendar with numbered drawers, open to reveal colorful small items and a card with descriptions.
Advent calendar and various luxury skincare products displayed in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
Gold-trimmed elegant gift box with decorative building facade design, surrounded by shimmering gold glitter.
Blue advent calendar with illustrated winter scenes, featuring numbered compartments for each day leading up to Christmas.
Advent calendar with red and green drawers on a table, decorated with a Christmas tree backdrop.
Luxury advent calendar with numbered drawers, featuring various perfumes and skincare products displayed on top.
Assorted luxury gift items including candles, preserved roses, and elegant packaging with gold accents.
Dior advent calendar featuring illustrated festive scenes and numbered doors set against a black and gold design.
Red and floral advent calendar with numbered doors and small bottles, designed in heart shape.
Blue advent calendar with numbered drawers, open to reveal colorful small items and a card with descriptions.
Advent calendar and various luxury skincare products displayed in front of a decorated Christmas tree.