7 Beautiful Advent Calendars to Unbox This Holiday Season
From sumptuous chocolates to elegant fragrances, these luxurious offerings will inspire true festive joy
As we begin the hunt for a picture-perfect Christmas tree, hang the garland on the fireplace, and adorn our homes in the true holiday spirit, now is the perfect time to start gearing up for the December countdown. From sumptuous chocolates to fragrance, these luxurious advent calendars will bring true holiday cheer to one and all, whether it’s for the family, a friend, or yourself.
1. The Luxury Collection x Laila Gohar Advent Calendar
This special edition advent calendar brings together two household names into one beautiful and delicious holiday creation. This year, Marriott International’s high-end portfolio brand, The Luxury Collection, has teamed up with artist and Epicurean Global Explorer ambassador Laila Gohar to unveil a 24-day calendar, which spotlights some of the brand’s most notable cities and properties. Each box holds bespoke chocolates by Casa Bosques, and come hidden in an ornate and whimsical box designed by illustrator Joana Avillez. Inside, each city-inspired box holds a chocolate with a flavor palette inspired by the destination, from the warm notes of Dubai-inspired saffron to black sesame from Kyoto and toasted coconut reminiscent of South Caicos.
2. Dior
Always regarded as one of the most anticipated launches of the year, Dior’s 2026 Le 30 Montaigne Dior Beauty Advent Calendar features a star-studded design, literally, filled with a bounty of beauty goodies ranging from extraordinary fragrances, dazzling makeup products, skincare, to a scented candle. Each box, adorned in golden hued illustrations of classic Parisian windows, festive decorations, and signature Dior motifs, holds treasures with highlights including a Rouge Dior lipstick, Dior Prestige La Crème, J’adore Eau de Parfum, and more.
3. Guerlain
One of the foremost authorities in the world of skincare, beauty, and fragrance, Parisian brand Guerlain’s yearly advent calendar brings a whole new meaning to a shiny holiday season. This year, the brand collaborated with designer Kévin Germanier to craft a jewelry box-inspired vessel with 25 treasures, including four mini luxury scented candles, self-care and beauty product highlights such as Abeille Royale treatment creams and oils, Rouge G lipstick and case, and more. For the design, a cosmos-esque mix of materials holds the grand finale, while sleek navy blue boxes adorn the bottom.
4. Birley Bakery
Always one of the most sumptuous offerings of the year, Birley Bakery has unveiled its artistic-forward countdown calendar for the holiday season. This 24-day calendar features a variety of differently flavored chocolates, with flavors including Dark Chocolate & Almond, Winter Berry, Milk Chocolate, Seeds & Cereal, Coffee, Hazelnut & Orange, Chocolate Coffee Bean, Chocolate Hazelnut, Hazelnut, Cinnamon & Dulcey Chocolate (Valhrona’s smooth, caramelized white chocolate), and Almond Chocolate. Protecting each delicious creation is a silky-smooth, red-hued box, complemented by beautiful illustrations.
5. Augustinus Bader
Widely known as one of the most respected names in skincare, Augustinus Bader’s 2026 12 Days of Bader advent calendar features a mix of full-size and deluxe-size formulas, all hidden in a box gleaming with the brand’s signature royal blue color. Among the highlights are the brand’s signature face cream, vitamin C serum, eye patches, and other soon-to-be-discovered goodies.
6. Diptyque
The perfect gift to keep your home smelling delicious and luxurious this holiday season, leading fragrance authority Diptyque has unveiled its 24-day advent calendar. Made in France, from card and paper from sustainably managed forests, this reusable vessel features dancing characters from the enchanted forest imagined by artist Jean-Simon Roch and holds a myriad of treasures, including new releases, large formats, and seasonal scents.
7. Dolce & Gabbana
A tried-and-true namesake in luxury and glamour, haute fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has introduced a 24-day beauty advent calendar that features an array of some of the brand’s most coveted items. Hidden in a golden-hued box, this classic calendar features items including lipsticks, perfumes, nail gloss, and a bounty of other treasures to make this holiday season even more high-end.