Since the introduction of chocolate Advent calendars in the UK in 1958, adults and children alike have enjoyed the excitement of opening up the doors and seeing what delights are inside.
However, for those without a sweet tooth, the makers of Advent calendars are coming up with increasingly inventive alternatives – whether it’s fragrant perfumes, beautiful jewellery, or great-tasting alcohol.
Whether you’re a lover of Fortnum & Mason or your partner adores Dior perfume or has a penchant for jewellery from Tiffany & Co, there are plenty of lavish ways to treat yourself as you countdown to Christmas.
Read on to discover five of the most luxurious Advent calendars you can buy for yourself or your loved ones this December.
1. Dior Advent calendar
Beautifully set in a stunning Parisian dreamscape, Dior’s luxurious Advent calendar, priced at a mere £570, features a variety of Dior miniature products, including skincare and makeup products, scented candles, and iconic fragrances.
2. Whisky tour of Scotland
Sampling a delicious Scottish whisky on a cold winter’s evening is hard to beat! If you agree, then the Whisky Tour of Scotland Advent calendar is one for you.
Featuring 24 mini bottles of rare and aged single-cask and blended expressions from the Speyside, Highland, Lowland, Campbeltown, and Islay regions, this calendar is the perfect gift for any whisky enthusiast.
Presented and finished just like a traditional whisky cabinet, this Advent calendar offers style and luxury in abundance. Available from a variety of retailers, it costs just £184.
3. Tiffany & Co jewellery Advent calendar
For the jewellery lover in your life, consider the Tiffany & Co Advent calendar. With 24 beautiful gifts inside, your loved one can turn up to every Christmas party with a brand-new piece of jewellery.
Illustrated by Andy Warhol, this stunning calendar features several Tiffany Blue Box gifts that house everything from stunning jewels to dazzling diamonds. Priced at an eyebrow raising £110,000, there’s never been a more lavish way to count down the days to Christmas.
4. Fenwick Foodies
Many of us gorge ourselves on delicious food and drink over the Christmas period, but why not extend it a little further and sample the delights of the Fenwick Foodies Advent calendar throughout December?
Featuring a variety of sumptuous foods and drink, including Teapigs, delicious fudges, mulled wine and other festive treats, this calendar, priced at a reasonable £145, is an ideal gift for the foodie in your life!
5. Giorgio Armani
With invites to multiple parties and gatherings over the Christmas period, look and feel glamorous on every occasion with a little help from Giorgio Armani.
Featuring 12 full size and 12 miniature size fragrance, skincare, and makeup products worth in excess of £400, this stunningly designed and crafted calendar is available for around £270.
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