Whether you were raised in an advent calendar-loving household or admired them from afar, you probably know that they’re a fun way to countdown to December 25. There are plenty of other beauty advent calendars, like advent calendars filled with skin care or even makeup advent calendars. However, some of the best ones are filled with home and body fragrances that the entire family can enjoy—even if not everyone is a beauty enthusiast. Another bonus? Most of the candle advent calendars on our list contain seasonal scents, but they also come stocked with timeless, more classic ones you can utilize year-round, making these sets versatile and festive.
I combed the internet to find only the cream of the crop for our guide to the six best candle advent calendars. I selected the most luxurious options that any candle or home fragrance lover would be ecstatic to receive. We have options from beloved brands, like Diptyque and Glasshouse Fragrances, you or the lucky loved ones you’re shopping for are bound to adore.
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This year, Diptyque collaborated with artist Lucy Sparrow to design its holiday collection. The advent calendar in the line features packaging covered in images of felt gingerbread men, evergreen trees, and other holiday- and Diptyque-inspired motifs. Inside, you’ll find a full-size Sapin (pine tree) candle and an ensemble of mini candles (like Baies, Ambre, and Étoile). The box also includes fragrances like L’Eau Papier, Do Son, and Eau Rose, as well as scent body care essentials and festive decorations. It’s the perfect treat for both Diptyque diehards and novices.
Includes: Candles, perfumes, scented soaps, scented lotions, decorations, and more
Value: $510
An ELLE editor says: “Who can resist the allure of Diptyque’s candles and fragrances? Ask me to choose only one candle brand to indulge in for the rest of my life, and I’d pick Diptyque every time. Sapin is the perfect holiday candle, and this set includes many of my other classic favorites, like Roses and Baies. The packaging is stunning, too; the first time I saw this advent calendar in person, I fell head over heels and it’s constantly been on my mind ever since.”—Carol Lee, ELLE.com associate beauty e-commerce writer
Glasshouse Fragrances’s advent calendar is filled to the brim with mini candles and room sprays to scent your home, along with perfumes and body care essentials to fragrance yourself. Also included is the collectible, limited-edition Glasshouse Fragrances Christmas ornament for 2024. Plus, you can reuse the velvety box as a luxe jewelry case or knick-knack holder once you’ve emptied it of all of the goodies.
Includes: Candles, scent sticks, perfumes, hand creams, body bars, and more
Value: $300
Glasshouse Fragrances rating: 5/5 stars
A Glasshouse Fragrances reviewer says: “Saving this until December 1 for my wife. I’m sure she will be excited to share the gifts and the excitement of the daily event with my niece, the scents providing precious memories for years to come.”
The week leading up to Christmas is full of anticipation, and Maison Margiela offers yet another way to pass the time. This seven-day advent calendar houses some of the brand’s most popular ‘Replica’ scents—Beach Walk, Jazz Club, Lazy Sunday Morning, and By The Fireplace—captured in mini candles, perfumes, and body products.
Includes: Candles, fragrances, and more
Value: $169
If you’ve been looking for an advent calendar that exclusively focuses on candles, this one may be the answer to your prayers. Voluspa curated a set of 12 scents, including classically holiday-themed ones like Spiced Pumpkin Latte and Noble Fir Garland, and bestsellers Santal Vanille and Moso Bamboo. The box also holds an extra gift—a gold-plated wick trimmer, which is essential for proper candle care and maintenance.
Includes: 12 candles, wick trimmer
Voluspa rating: 5/5 stars
A Voluspa reviewer says: “This would be a great gift for [when you have a] friend you know loves candles, but [you] can’t decide on what scent to get them. The scents offered in this advent calendar are very festive and the perfect way to get you excited for the holiday season!”
Inspired by the illustrations in the novels of Jules Verne, the author of Around the World in Eighty Days, this playfully designed advent calendar looks like an oversized children’s book. The chest presents 12 days of travel candles, six days of fragranced hand creams, and six days of scented hand soaps to complete a 24-day countdown.
Includes: Candles, hand creams, soaps
It’ll be hard to be a Grinch once you open this box and see the festive illustrations adorning each door. The compartments hide 25 mini Jo Malone candles, colognes, and more, which are great for testing a variety of the brand’s offerings at once or slipping in your toiletries bag for future adventures.
Includes: Candles, fragrances, bath & body products
Jo Malone rating: 5/5 stars
A Jo Malone reviewer says: “I love this advent calendar! The products are amazing, and they all smell spectacular and unique! It’s stuffed full of luxurious treats that I will continue to enjoy way beyond Christmas. The calendar is such great value for money. With 25 treats to open throughout December, the total value far exceeds the price tag. And in my opinion, [this is] the best calendar you can purchase every Christmas.”
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Carol Lee is the Associate Beauty E-Commerce Writer at ELLE.com, where she covers all things beauty and personal care. Before joining the team, she was an editor at Food Network Magazine and HGTV Magazine and ran the beauty section at The Pioneer Woman. Carol received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from New York University and was one of the first customers to visit Glossier’s flagship store in New York’s Soho neighborhood. Over the years, she’s tested countless makeup, hair, and skin care products, and written hundreds of articles covering the beauty space, from pieces about the trendiest launches to roundups of the best products on the market. As a Korean-American, she grew up in a sea of Korean makeup and skin care products and is a bona fide expert on the ever-expanding world of K-beauty, helping lead our coverage. Additionally, she’s also always on the hunt for the perfect lipstick and watches the same few comfort sitcoms (Frasier, Cheers, Seinfeld, New Girl, etc.) over and over again.
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