The 8 Best Luxury Advent Calendars That Are (Somehow) Better Than Chocolate

How do 24 plant-based spa products in one bundle sound? (Short answer: V good.) They’ll be having self-care days even more often than they do now—which, as they should—thanks to this calendar.

For the cook and/or hostess in your life, this advent calendar is packed with cooking ingredients perfect for all their holiday recipes. It includes seasonings, condiments, festive spice blends, some desserts, and ornaments to really set the ~holiday mood~ in their household.

It’s a calendar with $560 worth of designer makeup, hair essentials, perfume, body care, and more for less than half of the price. Talk about a deal!! And if that doesn’t sell you, perhaps name brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Aesop, Gucci Beauty, Olaplex, and Dr. Barbara Sturm will (to name a few).

As someone who loves candles but hates buying them, an advent calendar made up of ’em would be an actual dream. Luxury home fragrance brand, Apotheke, has one with 12 tins of its best-selling scents for under $100. Some standout aromas that’ll really set the winter vibe are Black Cypress, Firewood, Cardamom Chestnut, and Santal Rock Rose. Ahem, keep in mind a regular-size candle from the company runs for $44…👀.

This isn’t just any chocolate advent calendar. This is gourmet. The sweet tooth in your life will love eating a decadent treat from the luxury chocolate brand, Compartés, for 24 days straight. I promise you that!

You can’t go wrong with jewelry! Check this out: This advent calendar allows you to personalize jewels for your giftee (or yourself!). They’ll receive 12 different pieces and some of those will be a customized necklace, ring, and a pair of earrings with either their initials or birthstone. Everything is made with 18k gold-plated stainless steel and an innovative anti-tarnish protective coating. Plus they’re nickel-free!

Gifting them this is getting them the gift of never having to pay for an overly-priced salon nail set ever again. (Psst: It even has an LED lamp with a USB cord.) And for many people, that is e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.

Colorful socks with unexpected designs will surely put a smile on anybody’s face. This calendar has 24 cool pairs that are soft, breathable, and have reinforced heels and toes. They’ll not only have the best socks in the room, but they’ll also be comfy while wearing them too!