The best luxury advent calendars 2023

The run-up to Christmas is simply magical and the best luxury advent calendars give us something to look forward to every morning in the lead up to Christmas. The fabulous thing about luxury advent calendars is that they can range from premium beauty and skincare products, all the way to delicious sweet treats.

Some of our favourite brands including Fortnum & Mason and The White Company have announced their very own calendars this year, designed for us grown-ups to indulge in a little self-care ahead of the festive season. A few brands are still holding fire on their much-anticipated 25 days of goodies, but you can still sign up for waitlists to be the first in the know when the beauty advent calendars become available because they tend to sell out super quickly.

Best luxury advent calendars at a glance

• Best overall: The White Company Advent Calendar - View now on The White Company
• Best for ultimate luxury: Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar - view on Fortnum & Mason
• Best skincare: 12 Days of Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar - View now on Boots

So, whether you're shopping for a loved one or simply treating yourself, we've rounded up the best luxury calendars on the market. Take a look at our luxurious picks below, and shop from a range of the best luxury advent calendars that offer quality presents every day on the countdown to Christmas.

The best luxury advent calendars 2023

Best luxury advent calendars FAQs

What are the best brands for luxury advent calendars?

Some of the brands you may want to consider for luxury advent calendars are designer brands, or brands at the high end of the price point scale. Here are some luxury British brands that you'll be able to find on the high street and online that may stock luxury advent calendars.

The White Company

The White Company offers a range of products with loads of gifting opportunities, from beauty and spa items to candles and fragrances amongst others. They're particularly good at creating wellness hampers with a clean, minimal and fresh design that's appealing to all.

John Lewis

A brand that truly does it all, John Lewis offers a range of gifting items ranging in price points, from affordable to luxury. The more luxury items are generally high quality, beautifully presented and perfect as a treat to yourself or a loved one.

Fortnum & Mason

This long-established brand offers luxury food and drink, specialising in beautifully presented hampers and gift baskets. Whether it's wine or tea you want to try, Fortnum & Mason's blend of quality drinks will have your thirst quenched. The upmarket department store also stocks beauty, fragrance and more.

Liberty London

Another luxury brand from Regent's Street is the iconic Liberty London. This designer department store specialises in luxury fabrics, designer clothes, stylish clothes and sumptuous beauty products. You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to buying for Christmas.

Hotel Chocolat

Offering luxury, authentic, ethical chocolate, Hotel Chocolat is the only company in the United Kingdom to grow cocoa on its own farm. Including selections of quality chocolate gifts, this brand has even branched out into the beauty and alcohol industry with its range of unique presents.

The Body Shop

This ethical and cruelty-free brand is trusted on the British high street for its luxury bath, beauty and skincare products. The Body Shop offers all the pampering that you could need, from spa treatments to items from their make up range. Whichever it is, you're guaranteed to find something to treat yourself with this brand.

How to make your own luxury advent calendar?

When making your own luxury calendar, you'll want to consider some of the brands mentioned above to fill its contents. If there are a few small items in the sale, be sure to stock up, as you'll need twenty-four luxury items inside each door leading up to the big day. Remember to make sure they'll fit inside before your purchase.

Of course, you'll also need something to present your items in. There are a few DIY advent calendar options across Liberty, Etsy, Not On The High Street and even Amazon that you can make look even more expensive with your own personal touches and decorations.

Hannah Mellin is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Yours. When she's not writing, researching or testing products, she's rennovating her Victorian terrace and chilling in the garden with her sausage dog Waffle, three cats and a tortoise called Bobby.

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