Sentier has opened pre-orders for its Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026, with early bird shoppers able to secure the £529 collection for less than £100. The 12-day calendar is priced at £109, but applying the code ADVENT10 at checkout takes 10% off, reducing the price to £98.10 and saving more than £430.
Inside, the calendar holds six travel-sized perfumes and six scented candles in an illustrated keepsake box with ribbon-pull doors. That works out at an average of £8.18 per item.
What's inside the calendar?
The 10ml perfume bottles normally retail at £32 each, while the full-size fragrances cost £112. The candles typically cost £39 for the smaller size or £59 for the larger option. This year's theme is “12 Days, 12 Stories”, described as a journey through different destinations and moods.
Leading the collection is the brand's newest launch, Ardent Cherry Extrait de Parfum, described as an “irresistible blend of black cherry, warm spices, amber and sandalwood”. Other bestselling fragrances include Noor Riviera, Path of Lemons and Parisian Embrace. The six 60g candles feature scents such as Alpine Chalet, Land of Dreams and Lait de Feu, a gourmand blend of roasted coffee, maple, vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver.
How it compares to other fragrance calendars
Fragrance advent calendars have grown in popularity, with Jo Malone London's version remaining one of the most sought-after among perfume enthusiasts, though its pricing and contents are yet to be disclosed. Elsewhere, Selfridges' The Fragrance Edit: Volume 2 is valued at £227.50 and costs £55, including six 7.5ml to 10ml fragrances. Debenhams' Niche Fragrance Discovery Edit is valued at £119 yet priced at £30, reduced from £35, and includes five scents from emerging perfume houses plus a full-size discovery set from Laboratory Perfumes.
What previous buyers said
While this year's edition is yet to be reviewed, past customers have praised earlier versions. One reviewer commented: “The perfumes are long-lasting and elegant. Each scent is distinct but wearable. I ended up ordering full sizes of two.”
Another stated: “An absolutely amazing box filled with some of the best smelling fragrances and candles on the market, all presented in a beautiful box.”
“The whole experience felt luxurious from start to finish,” noted a third. “Highly sustainable packaging, too.”
One remarked: “I loved about 9 out of the 12 items. A few of the scents weren't to my taste, but overall, a fantastic way to test the brand.” Another shopper added: “Really enjoyed discovering both perfumes and candles. The balance between the two was perfect. Loved the Notes of Rêverie candle.”
The Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026 costs £109, with the code ADVENT10 cutting the price to £98.10. The pre-order discount runs until 19 August, with expected dispatch from 10 August.
