The most anticipated fragrance advent calendars for 2026 have officially launched, with options ranging from Jo Malone's 25-day countdown to a first-ever 12-day calendar from John Lewis. Prices start at £90 for Boots' 12-window 'Scent' calendar and rise to £420 for Diptyque's 'enchanted forest' themed edition.
Jo Malone's 25-day countdown
Jo Malone's 2026 advent calendar costs £375 and contains 25 products with a combined worth of £597. The calendar features signature scents, including lime, basil and mandarin body and hand wash, and a ginger biscuit scented candle.
Behind door 25 is a new limited-edition fragrance, Tangerine & Honey Cologne 30ml, which is described as the major highlight of this year's offering. The calendar is available now at Jomalone.co.uk.
Diptyque's enchanted forest
Diptyque's 2026 calendar, priced at £420, is themed around an 'enchanted forest' and was created in collaboration with artist Jean-Simon Roch. It brings together limited-edition scented candles, eaux de parfum, gift sets, and objets d'art for a wood-inspired collection.
Highlights include the Sapin (Pine Tree) Candle (70g) limited edition, Baies (Berries) Candle (70g), and Eau Rose Eau de parfum (7.5ml). The 25-day calendar is available now for pre-order at Diptyque.com.
Boots and John Lewis value options
Boots' 'Scent' calendar offers 12 windows with 12 products from brands including Neom, Givenchy and Kayali. Priced at £90 with a worth of £357, it is positioned as one of the best value options on the market, and is available now at Boots.com.
John Lewis is launching a 12-day fragrance advent calendar for the first time, costing £99 but worth more than £300. It contains scents from Acqua di Parma, BDK Parfums, Frédéric Malle, Jo Loves, Kilian Paris, and Maison Margiela, with highlights including Memo Paris, Essential Parfums, KILIAN PARIS and Frederic Malle. The calendar is available now at Johnlewis.com.
