The 12 Best Fragrance Advent Calendars to Buy in 2026

I won’t sugarcoat it: Beauty Advent calendars can be expensive—even if you don’t opt for a luxury option. You are getting up to 25 treasures in one go, to be fair, so it makes sense why some would cost upward of $500. Still, I’d say they’re 1000% worth the pretty penny upfront. Why? Well, these countdown collections often include exclusive goodies you can’t find anywhere else—holiday-inspired shades, for example. But buying an Advent calendar can also wind up saving you money in the long run, especially when it comes to perfume.

Let’s say you’re a fan of Byredo. One bottle of Bal d’Afrique will set you back $235, but you can score it—plus a $90 Mojave Ghost Hair Perfume, $85 Blanche Body Mist, and $50 Bibliothèque and Tree House Candles—by investing in the brand’s Holiday Advent Calendar. That list already tallies up to $510, and I didn’t even mention the other bodycare and makeup staples! Yes, a $955 price tag may initially make your wallet cry, but high-end perfume is notoriously spendy, and bundling multiple bottles will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Plus, emptying a fragrance will take a long while compared to, say, a tube of eye cream or mascara, so you’re essentially buying a year’s (or even longer) worth of perfume in one go. I call that savvy shopping.