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The best Advent calendar is the one whose contents suit the recipient—not simply the one with the most doors or the biggest headline value. In 2024 Australian coverage, choices ranged from beauty and fragrance to tea, chocolate, coffee, gin, jewellery and LEGO. The prices and editions below are historical 2024 listings, not current offers; check the retailer for today’s stock, price and edition before buying.
How to choose an Advent calendar that is worth it
Start with the person, then compare the calendar’s format and contents. A calendar can be a poor fit even when it contains many items or claims a high value if the recipient will not use what is inside.
- Match the interest. Beauty, fragrance and body-care calendars suit someone who enjoys trying personal-care products; tea, coffee and chocolate work for food and drink fans; LEGO is aimed at builders and themed-franchise fans.
- Check the countdown. The 2024 examples included 12-day formats as well as 24- and 25-day calendars. Confirm how many days the recipient will actually open.
- Read the contents and sizes. For beauty sets, note whether products are full-size or travel-size. For LEGO, check the theme and the included builds or minifigures. A product count alone does not tell you how useful the contents will be.
- Assess value against likely use. Compare the listed price with the products the recipient wants, not just a stated retail value. WHO’s 2024 article considered beauty calendars and calendars offering greater value worth considering; that is its editorial view, not an independent valuation.
Beauty, fragrance and body care
These calendars offer a daily assortment of personal-care or fragrance items. The precise sizes and mix matter: check the product description to see whether the set is mainly samples, travel sizes or full-size products.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Treasure Chest of Love
WHO listed this beauty calendar at A$320 in its October 2024 roundup. PerthNow’s November 2024 article stated a value of A$460 for the calendar; that figure is the article’s claim, not an independently verified valuation. Consider it for someone who already likes the brand, and verify the included products and sizes before judging the value.
#1 Best Overall
- The 2026 Bonne Maman Advent Calendar holds 24 mini glass jars, each filled with a different limited-edition holiday spread — flavors made once a year, for December only.
- EXCLUSIVE SEASONAL FLAVORS: Each door reveals something new — festive fruit combinations and seasonal pairings that can't be found on the regular shelf any time of year.
- Every jar is made in France with real fruit, no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial additives. Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, and kosher.
- The mini glass jars with their red-check lids are reusable long after December — for spices, small gifts, or holiday place settings that guests will want to keep.
- One of the few food gifts that sells out annually. Thoughtful, collectible, and genuinely delicious — for the host, the foodie, the person who has everything.
Sephora Collection Moving Light Premium set
WHO listed the set at A$170 in 2024. A multi-brand beauty calendar can make sense for someone who likes variety, but compare its exact assortment and sizes with what the recipient uses.
Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas
WHO listed this 24-day fragrance calendar at A$275 in 2024. The longer countdown makes it a possible fit for someone who enjoys the brand’s scents; check the current edition’s contents before relying on an older product description.
The Body Shop MEGA Advent
WHO’s 2024 listed price was A$199. It is a body-care option for someone who will use a broad assortment of bath and body products; confirm the product mix and sizes in the particular edition.
Other beauty editions covered in 2024
PerthNow also covered Charlotte Tilbury, NYX Professional Makeup, Lancôme and YSL calendars in its November 2024 roundup. Their inclusion is a record of that year’s coverage, not confirmation that those editions are available now.
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Edible calendars are often an easier choice when you know the recipient’s tastes. Check the flavours, dietary suitability and whether the calendar contains individual servings or larger products.
T2 For the Love of Flavour
WHO listed this tea calendar at A$48 in 2024. It is a relatively low-cost option among the examples in that roundup, particularly for a tea drinker; the recipient’s preference for the included flavours is still the deciding factor.
Rank #2
- 24 DAYS OF MYSTERY SOLVING: Look forward to 24 days of puzzle-solving excitement with the Clue Advent Calendar: Secrets Under Snowfall! Families can collect evidence and crack the case in this immersive mystery game
- FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY: Who killed Boddy Black at his winter gala? Read from the storybook, and work together to solve puzzles, collect clues, and deduce WHO killed him, WHERE, and with WHAT winter-themed weapon
- 22 DAILY PUZZLES, 1 LARGER MYSTERY: Each day, open a door to find a puzzle and perhaps a Clue card, token, or surprise! Use the cipher to crack codes, and solve visual and hands-on puzzles to find out which door to open next
- TUDOR MANSION MAP AND CRIME BOARD: The calendar opens like a storybook to reveal a crime board and map of Tudor Mansion with rooms and secret passages to visit, just like in the Clue mystery board game
- 6 WINTER-THEMED TOKENS AND SURPRISE: Uncover 6 translucent blue tokens of the Clue characters in glam winter outfits—plus a secret gift! When the game is over, the tokens can be played with other Clue games
Nespresso Original Advent Calendar
WHO listed this coffee calendar at A$60 in 2024. It is specifically an Original-system option, so check compatibility with the recipient’s machine and the capsules included in the edition.
Koko Black Christmas calendar
WHO listed the chocolate calendar at A$79.90 in 2024. PerthNow also covered Koko Black. This is a straightforward choice for a chocolate fan, subject to checking the assortment and any dietary requirements.
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A LEGO calendar adds small builds to the countdown, so choose by theme as much as by price. Entertainment Tonight’s 2024 guide covered Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel Spider-Man, City and Friends editions. Its description of the LEGO Star Wars 2024 Advent Calendar reported 368 pieces. That is a figure for the 2024 product described in that article, not a guarantee about a different edition or listing.
PerthNow also included LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Harry Potter calendars in its November 2024 coverage. Before buying, confirm the year and theme on the product listing; seasonal calendars can be replaced by later editions, and the cited coverage does not establish present availability.
Other distinctive gift options
Lovehoney Indulge
WHO listed this adult novelty calendar at A$169 in 2024. It is appropriate only when the recipient would welcome that kind of gift; consider privacy and comfort as well as the contents.
Australian Gin Advent Calendar
WHO listed the calendar at A$259 in 2024. It may suit an adult gin enthusiast, but check the specific spirits, serving sizes and delivery or age requirements with the seller.
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Rank #3
- What’s Included: 34 new holiday-themed MAGNA-TILES, including a Santa and Conductor figure as well as a microChassis
- What Makes It Unique: Our first ever Advent Calendar features 10 decorated square microMAGS, 3 decorated isosceles triangles and a microChassis that rides on the track inside the back cover of the package.
- Developmental: Encourages children to learn through play, exploring cause and effect and other logic principles, while fostering the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
- Great for Gifting: Makes a great gift for adventure-loving kids ages 3+.
- More to Explore: Add MAGNA-TILES Classic Tiles or microMAGS to create a world of holiday magic and wonder!
Francesca Jewellery calendar
WHO listed this calendar at A$399 in 2024. Jewellery can be a more lasting alternative to consumables, but check the pieces, materials and styles included rather than treating the category alone as evidence of value.
Drinks by the Dram Scotch whisky
PerthNow covered this whisky calendar in 2024. The article’s inclusion does not establish a current edition or price; check the seller’s listing and ensure the recipient is of legal drinking age.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What the 2024 price examples tell you—and what they do not
The prices below are those reported by WHO in its October 22, 2024 article. They are historical Australian-dollar listings, not current quotes, and do not establish that the products are still sold in the same form.
| Calendar | Reported 2024 price | Best matched to |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Treasure Chest of Love | A$320 | Beauty-product fan |
| Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas | A$275 | Fragrance fan |
| T2 For the Love of Flavour | A$48 | Tea drinker |
| Lovehoney Indulge | A$169 | Adult novelty gift recipient |
| Koko Black Christmas calendar | A$79.90 | Chocolate fan |
| Sephora Collection Moving Light Premium set | A$170 | Beauty-product fan who enjoys variety |
| Australian Gin Advent Calendar | A$259 | Adult gin enthusiast |
| Nespresso Original Advent Calendar | A$60 | Nespresso Original-system user |
| Francesca Jewellery calendar | A$399 | Jewellery recipient |
| The Body Shop MEGA Advent | A$199 | Body-care fan |
PerthNow’s 2024 article said prices were correct at publication and disclosed that Seven West Media may receive commission from purchases through its article links. Neither that note nor the historical prices above confirms today’s price or availability.
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Where to buy—and what to verify
Use a brand or retailer’s current product page to check the edition, delivery area, contents and total cost. Search using the full product name and year when looking for a seasonal set—for example, “LEGO Star Wars 2024 Advent Calendar”—then verify that the listing is actually for that edition rather than a later calendar or a third-party listing with a different product.
- Confirm the currency and whether the seller ships to your location.
- Check the countdown length, item sizes and complete contents list.
- Review delivery dates, return terms and any age restrictions for alcohol or adult products.
- Compare the current price with the products the recipient is likely to enjoy; do not treat a stated value or a past listing price as proof of savings.
The WHO roundup was published October 22, 2024, and the PerthNow roundup November 20, 2024. They document products and prices covered in Australia that year; they do not establish 2026 stock, prices or reissues.
Quick Recap
Sources
- WHO: The best advent calendars for a magical Christmas in 2024
- PerthNow: 2024 Advent calendar coverage
- Entertainment Tonight: LEGO Advent calendars covered in 2024
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
