11 Advent calendars worth getting out of bed for

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Sisley Beauty advent calendar

The French skincare brand’s calendar returns for a second year in a row, with 25 tiny products from across the core collection. Among the highlights are lipsticks, fragrances and the bestselling Black Rose Precious Face Oil, which usually retails for £195. This year’s box is decorated with medieval and Pre-Raphaelite-inspired packing by Fee Greening, a favourite illustrator of Sisley VP Christine d’Ornano. Rosanna Dodds

Fortnum’s Piccadilly House musical advent calendar

Behind the doors of this wooden calendar are spaces to fill with whatever you wish: sweets, socks – one of the store’s signature truffles perhaps. The real treasure, however, is a soundtrack for every morning: each door triggers tunes including “Oh Christmas Tree”, “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night”. A keepsake to last for many Christmases to come. RD

Dior Le 30 Montaigne advent calendar

The French fashion house’s 2024 advent calendar takes the form of its historic shopfront on 30 Avenue Montaigne – with an interior designed by artist Pietro Ruffo – and contains plenty of bounty for beauty-lovers. Highlights include mini bottles of J’Adore (and Sauvage for les hommes), the brand’s iconic Addict Lip Glow and a luxurious revitalising cream to see you through the new year. IC

Moth Cocktail advent calendar

Who wants chocolate when you can have a cocktail? Moth’s calendar promises 24 “perfect serves” of proper-strength cocktails, from margaritas and mojitos to Palomas and piña coladas. Ten gold tins have been hidden by the brand: find one to win a year’s supply of canned cocktails. RD

Acqua di Parma x India Mahdavi advent calendar

From saffron and oud-infused eau de parfum to Caminetto candles and yuzu body cream, highlights from Acqua di Parma’s home and body range come together in this handcrafted box designed by architect and designer India Mahdavi. A Murano glass bauble adds an extra flourish. Inès Cross

Liberty Beauty advent calendar

The historic London emporium celebrates 10 years of its iconic advent calendar with a treasure trove of luxurious, variously sized beauty and skincare treats, adorned with Clym Evernden’s whimsical illustration of its Tudor-style shop front. Highlights include Byredo’s cult red lipstick and Augustinus Bader’s moisturising Rich Cream, while a select number of golden tickets worth £1,000 have been hidden inside a select few lucky drawers. Sara Semic

Daylesford Organic advent calendar

The Cotswolds farm shop comes alive in this gourmet advent calendar, which has been festively illustrated by London-based artist Nina Fuga. Inside treats abound, from black truffle sea salt to gin fizz jellies, mini iced Christmas cakes and spices for mulled wine. IC

Diptyque advent calendar

The holy grail of beauty calendars for many fragrance lovers, Diptyque’s advent offering has been running for almost 10 years. For 2024, artist Lucy Sparrow – whose work also features in pop-ups in the brand’s London and Paris Maisons – has decorated the box with riffs on festive imagery and house motifs. Expect miniature and small candles, fragrances and gold ornaments. RD

Nudea The 12 Days of Underwear advent calendar

Underwear and sleepwear brand Nudea puts comfort and sustainability at the forefront of its advent offering, which features a dozen pairs of briefs, some seamless, all made from organic cotton or recycled fibres. Housed in a simple reusable box, the calendar is available to order by size, but the variety of colours and styles will be a fun surprise. Clara Baldock

Penhaligon’s Baker’s Box of Delights

Wrapped in red-and-gold striped packaging, Penhaligon’s latest calendar is a homage to confectionery: inside you’ll find a bottle of the rose and bergamot Luna perfume (30ml), miniature fragrances with round glass stoppers, hand cream, body wash and lotion. For extra Christmas cheer, the British perfumer has included a limited-edition Festive Folly candle and a sweet gingerbread man charm. CB

Harrods Tea Lovers advent calendar 

From the department store’s famed food hall comes an advent calendar for chilly December days. Every drawer holds two tea bags filled with a selection of delicious blends: think fragranced black teas including Afternoon Ceylon and Earl Grey, fruit infusions for those with a sweet tooth and delicate flavours such as rose and chamomile for a soothing evening brew. CB