The Penhaligon's 24-day advent calendar is a luxurious festive offering packed with the brand's best-selling scents, newer launches, and a full-size Halfeti perfume, making it a standout for fragrance enthusiasts this Christmas.
Priced at £430 but valued at £750, the calendar includes 24 products ranging from perfumes and body lotions to candles and shower gels. Each item is designed to feel premium, with miniatures that replicate the house's iconic packaging, including unique gold animal head caps on three 9ml perfumes.
What's Inside the Calendar
The calendar features a mix of unisex scents that lean musky, ideal for the season. Highlights include the Halfeti Eau de Parfum 30ml, Changing Constance Eau de Parfum 9ml, and the First Class Fizz Scented Candle 35g. The Halfeti perfume, a spicy and woody scent with notes of bergamot, rose, oud, and vanilla, is a standout on day 24.
The First Class Fizz candle, with sparkling notes of grapefruit and champagne, evokes a Christmas morning mimosa. Other candles include Halfeti, Damascena, and Luna, all suitable for cosy nights in.
Testing and Impressions
The calendar's packaging is inspired by vintage travel trunks and the golden era of train travel, adding to its charm. Each day is wrapped in individual printed tissue paper, making the pieces perfect for regifting. The trunk-style box and logo wrapping paper enhance the overall luxury feel.
Only two scents are repeated across the 24 days, ensuring a varied experience. The calendar feels like an invitation to explore the brand's highlights, with every product offering wow-factor.
Value and Verdict
While £450 is steep for an advent calendar, the quality and thought put into each piece justify the price. The calendar is ideal for those seeking a scent reset, Penhaligon's enthusiasts, or anyone looking for lavish gifts. It is available now at Selfridges for £430.
The full product list includes 24 items, such as The Favourite Eau de Parfum 10ml, Damascena Scented Candle 35g, and Empressa Eau de Parfum 30ml, among others.
