Best Advent calendars to count down to Christmas 2025
Just because it’s already December, it doesn’t mean you’ve missed out on Advent calendars... In fact, you may have saved big bucks.
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The festive season is imminent and there is no better way to get ready for it than by buying a special Advent calendar.
Choose one for you and yours – from beauty or kids to food and drink and more – and get the holiday season started on the right foot.
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Popular candle brand Circa has dropped its first ever Advent calendar this year. Candle and fragrance lovers will adore the 12 Day Advent calendar filled with limited edition candles with festive scents.
TikTok user @emluo_ described the Advent calendar as “insane” during her unboxing video.
She gushed that it “smells amazing” and added, “I wish my home smelt like this 24/7.
If you want a treat that’s a little spicier, try Normal’s 12 Day Advent Calendar, which is filled with X-rated gifts behind each door that are guranteed to enhance your love life.
Another of our top picks?
The Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar that has rave reviews on the Glasshouse website from shoppers saying it looks “absolutely magical” and “well worth it”, but get in quick as it is sure to sell out fast.
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Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, $290 at Myer
What You Need To Know
Indulge in a variety of Glasshouse’s best scents, including Sunset in Capri, Kyoto in Bloom and Lost in Amalfi. This advent calendar gives you an assortment of candles, lotions, perfumes, hand creams, lip balms, room sprays and more.
Circa 12 Days Advent Calendar, $124.95 at Myer
What You Need To Know
Featuring 12 limited edition candles with festive scents such as gingerbread cookies and raspberry and rhubarb, Circa is going all out for its first ever advent calendar. Whether it’s a gift for a loved one or it will be enjoyed by yourself as you get into the Christmas spirit, these fragrances will light up anyone’s mood.
Normal The Advent Calendar (12 Days) $400 (down from $1100) at Normal
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Spice up your festive season and enjoy some not-so-silent nights thanks to Normal’s Advent Calendar. This spine-tingling product will help you or your partner hit the big O in no time with its range of toys to play with. Behind each door you’ll find over $1100 worth of premium items for just $400, including toys like Normal’s Bullet Vibrator, the Darcy Internal, G-Spot and External Vibrator and the Flynn C-Ring Vibrator.
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar, $105.60 at Amazon Australia
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Treat your kids to an exciting gift-giving LEGO advent calendar. They’ll get 24 surprise toys – and they all come with step-by-step building instructions – so your child can practise their LEGO building skills each and every day in the lead-up to Christmas.
BEST BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS
If you’ve been looking for a reason to treat yourself, one of these beauty advent calendars to count down the days until Christmas is the best way to do so. Filled with both the signature and latest products of some of the most iconic names in beauty, there’s one for everyone.
Check out the full list here, or the top picks below.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Treasure Chest of Love, $365 at Selfridges
What You Need To Know
Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty Advent calendar comes with 12 different full and small sized items. Products we’ve got our eye on include a travel size of the Magic Cream (which is just an iconic moisturiser, IYKYK) and a travel size of the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. Plus, it’s all worth $460.
Jurlique Advent Calendar, $199 at David Jones
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Skincare lovers will adore this Advent calendar from Jurlique, which contains a mix of the brand’s most popular products. Some of our faves included in the set are Rare Rose Face Oil 30ml - Full Size, Activating Water Essence 20ml, Rosewater Balancing Mist 15ml and Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser 20g. Plus, there are many more surprises awaiting in the beautiful keepsake box designed by Aussie artist Steph Brooke.
Revlon Beauty Advent Calendar, $149.95 at Amazon Australia
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Housed in a beautiful box, the Revlon Beauty Advent Calendar contains a curated selection of beauty gifts that tick all the boxes. Indulge in your love of beauty with picks such as the Revlon Illuminance Glow Wand Bronze Glow, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Rum Raisin and Revlon Powder Blush Hot Cheeks.
OPI Holiday 2025 Mini Advent Calendar Nail Polish 12 Pieces, $74.95 at Myer
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Renowned for its high-quality nail polishes that come in a variety of pretty colours, OPI now has a Mini Advent Calendar for sale this Christmas. Try 12 of their popular hues, which are housed behind festive doors in a Christmas-themed box.
BEST CANDLE AND FRAGRANCE ADVENT CALENDARS
Perfect for gifting, these candle and perfume-filled Advent calendars offer collections of gorgeous fragrances to fill a home with delicious scents in the lead-up to Christmas.
Jo Malone Advent Calendar, $895 at Jo Malone
What You Need To Know
This is definitely a luxe option but if you’re after something showstopping you really can’t go wrong with Jo Malone. Featuring 25 surprises to help you count down the days to Christmas, this calendar is sure to impress with its range of colognes, serums, soap, hand creams and more.
Palm Beach Collection Advent Calendar Candle, $99.95 at Myer
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Filled with 12 of limited edition scents, this Advent Calendar from Aussie brand Palm Beach is a great gift option. Each 50g candle will burn for up to 10 hours and the mix of pretty and unique fragrances include coconut marshmallow, cranberry crush, twilight musk, mulled wine and more.
True Home Mini Candle Advent Calendar, $59.95 at Myer
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This affordable advent calendar features 12 deluxe mini candles in a festive and colourful box for a fun way to count down to Christmas. Scents like Juicy Watermelon & Coconut and Melon & Papaya will ensure your home smells delightful this festive season.
BEST FOOD AND DRINK ADVENT CALENDARS
Whether it’s the tea you start the day with, or the snacks that keep you going throughout the day, turn your daily food and drinks into a playful way to count down the days to December 25.
A Very Koko Advent Calendar, $34.99 (down from $49.99) at Myer
What You Need To Know
Spoil your family with a Koko Black Advent Calendar. This is a limited edition set so is sure to sell fast. And even though it’s targeted towards kids, we think it’s perfect for adults too. It’s filled with delicious high quality choccies that have been handcrafted from 100 per cent natural ingredients.
Walkers Advent Calendar Shortbread 294g in Multi, $17.98 (down from $35.95) at David Jones
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Shortbread screams Christmas and at such an affordable price, this Walkers Advent Calendar is a perfect option if you want to treat yourself to a little biscuit every day to get in the festive spirit.
Original Advent Calendar, $60 at Nespresso
What You Need To Know
Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, all coffee lovers will appreciate this Advent Calendar. The calendar contains 24 different capsules and is a great idea for someone who likes to experiment with their coffee flavours. You never know, you might just find your new favourite capsule. Want to give something a bit extra? Why not throw in an actual coffee machine too? This calendar is suitable with the original Nespresso coffee machines available here.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Build your children’s excitement and anticipation for Santa’s arrival with our picks for the best Advent calendars for kids.
Rubber Ducks Christmas Calendar, $25.99 at Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
Want something fun and different for the kids for this year’s advent calendar? Consider this very cute advent calendar which features rubber duck surprises behind each window and is a fun way to count down the days until Santa makes a visit.
Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar, $23.99 (down from $29.99) at Myer
What You Need To Know
A childhood staple, Play-Doh is stepping up the fun with their holiday advent calendar. Behind each of the 24 doors is at least one Play-Doh colour as well as a tool such as a stamper or cutter to play with. Kids can get creative and let their imaginations run wild with this holiday-themed arts and crafts gift.
BEST BEER, WINE AND SPIRIT-FILLED ADVENT CALENDARS
More picks for the adults, these calendars are filled with your favourite drinks to make the lead up to Christmas even more exciting.
2025 Spirits Advent Calendar, $255 (down from $365) at Liquor Loot
What You Need To Know
Featuring a hand-picked selection of 24 premium spirits, the Spirits Advent Calendar is one not to be missed for the spirit lover in your life (or for yourself!). Sourced from renowned distilleries across the globe, the Advent Calendar has all the fan favourites – gin, whisky, rum, vodka and even tequila. Each calendar includes a detailed tasting notes booklet, with suggested mixer pairings, so you can uncover the story behind every bottle.
The Australian Wine Advent Calendar, $159.99 at The Australian Wine
What You Need To Know
With this wine advent calendar, each door opens to reveal a mini bottle of different wine flavours. The wine included in the Advent calendar come from wine regions as far away as Italy and France as well as being sourced from the best local Aussie wine regions. There is also a full-sized bottle of Prosecco for extra festive cheer.
BEST ADVENT CALENDAR FOR PETS
Advent Calendar for Dogs, $19.95 at Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
Make sure your furry friend doesn’t miss out on the festive fun – get them their very own Christmas advent calendar. While they may not be able to open each window, they’re sure to love the delicious treat they get to enjoy every day in the lead up to Christmas.
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