When it comes to men's advent calendars, it may not be such a simple feat. With never-ending options of chocolate, alcohol and even alternative advent calendars to open up each day leading up to Christmas, the season is well and truly upon us. Fret not, though, because I've hunted down the best men's advent calendars of the year keeping my boyfriend in mind to pick appropriately - and surprisingly, even though I know he has a sweet tooth, they're not all just chocolate.
The truth is, there are some glorious festive options out there that I actually felt spoilt for choice, and maybe, ahem, a little jealous? If you're buying for a partner, like myself, a parent, or child, there are men's calendars that include classic grooming products, food feasts to indulge in and even a toolkit if that's what they're into. While advent calendars were traditionally designed to feature chocolates or small toys, there are so many other options to get creative with and encourage a little indulgence in the lead up to the 25th.
Grazia's Best Men's Advent Calendars, At A Glance
Best men's advent calendar overall Liberty Men's Advent Calendar 2024, £245 on Liberty
Best grooming men's advent calendar: Rituals The Ritual of Advent Men's Advent, £103 on Rituals
Best stationery men's advent calendar: Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights, £140 on Papier
A safe bet would be to go with an advent calendar that features high-end grooming products, I've personally got my eye on the Lookfantastic calendar as a bit of a treat. There's also alcoholic advent calendars that feature samples of fine spirits, and if you know the man in your life inside and out and he has a penchant for collecting things, go for a calendar that specifically targets the fanboy in him.
Here's our top pick of the best men's advent calendars this year.
SHOP: 13 Best Men's Advent Calendars 2024
Best men's advent calendar overall
Libertywww.libertylondon.com
You cannot escape Christmas without seeing the beauty of the Liberty advent calendars. This choice includes serum concentrates, perfume oils and soaps for those men who love to pamper themselves. This year, it also includes an exclusive product from Liberty, the LBTY Fragrance, perfect for luxury Christmas gifting.
Availability: It's live!
Price: It's £245, however, it's worth £701 - the best value on our list
Number of Products: 25 (14 full-sized products)
What's inside The Liberty Men's Advent Calendar: There are 25 products, with a mix of travel-sized and 14 full-sized products including skincare, grooming, bath, bed, body and fragrance products. Including brands such as Acqua Di Parma, Creed, Dermalogica and Philip Kingsley
Pros
- The contents are worth £701, so incredible value for money
- Contains a mixture of full-sized and travel-sized products
Cons
- The presentation of the box looks similar to last year
Best grooming men's advent calendar
Ritualswww.rituals.com
Discover the perfect beauty gift for men in Rituals' The Ritual of Advent Men's Advent. Packed with 12 essential products, this calendar ensures he's ready to tackle any situation with style and confidence. From fragrances to grooming essentials, it's the ultimate gift for the modern man.
Availability: It's live!
Price: It's £103, worth £174.50.
Number of Products: 12 (5 full-sized products)
What's inside The Rituals Men's Advent Calendar: There are 12 products of grooming essentials, and it's filled with iconic body and home bestsellers, including a refreshing new after-shave gel and Eau de Parfum
Pros
- Contains a mixture of full-sized and travel-sized products
- A versatile selection of products included, from candles to shampoo, and more
Cons
- There are only 12 products in this advent calendar
Best LEGO men's advent calendar
LEGOwww.lego.com
Not just an affordable choice, this LEGO City Advent Calendar is endearing as much as it is festive. He can build up his own winter wonderland with this 195-piece set, including Father Christmas, Christmas tree and more.
Availability: It's live! But low in stock
Price: £19.99
Number of Products: 195 pieces
What's inside The LEGO Advent Calendar: Contains 195 festive LEGO pieces for them to create their very own winter wonderland
Pros
- Is brand new to the LEGO site for this year
- Perfect for a man who loves his collectibles or building sets
Cons
- Doesn't contain as many pieces as last year's edition
Best value men's advent calendar
www.lookfantastic.com
LookFantastic also has its choice of men's grooming options - and being worth over £415, the Men's Grooming Advent Calendar is one to snap up. Aside from the Liberty Advent Calendar, Lookfantastic's version is easily one of the best value advent calendars within the edit.
Availability: Only available for pre-order
Price: It's £85, however, it's worth £415
Number of Products: 25 (12 full-sized products)
What's inside The Lookfantastic Men's Advent Calendar: There are 25 products, with a mix of travel sized and 12 full-sized products including skincare, grooming, bath, bed, body and fragrance products. Including brands such as L'Oréal, Elemis and Kiehl's
Pros
- The contents are worth £415, so incredible value for money
- Contains much-loved and bestselling favourites
Cons
- Only available for pre-order
Best stationery men's advent calendar
Papier www.papier.com
In the world of alternative advent calendars, Papier's new 24 Doors of Desk Delights will please any avid stationery fan. Topping up your home office with luxury supplies will make it easy to get stuck in this bestselling advent calendar.
Availability: It's live!
Price: It's £140, and contents are worth £200
Number of Products: 24
What's inside The Papier Advent Calendar: 24 products of essential stationery, including notebooks, pens, pencil cases, stamps and more
Pros
- Contents of the advent calendar are unusual and unique
- Contains 24 bestselling products, including products worth £200
Cons
- The value for money may not be as good as other advent calendars on the list
Best cocktail men's advent calendar
niococktails.co.uk
Treat him to an exquisite cocktail every night in December with NIO's Cocktail Box Advent Calendar. Each cocktail has been carefully chosen, keeping both festive, seasonal flavours as well as much-loved classics in mind for everyone to enjoy. Just pour over ice and give them a minute to reach the perfect temperature.
Availability: It's live!
Price: £135
Number of Products: 24
What's inside The NIO Cocktails Advent Calendar: 24 carefully curated cocktails to enjoy, from festive flavours to classics
Pros
- Includes three new cocktail recipes for the year
- Allows them to create their own cocktails with a fuss-free approach
Cons
- Advertised as a 24 cocktail calendar, but contains 12 x 2 in each drawer
Best coffee advent calendar
Nespresso X Jean Imbertwww.nespresso.com
If he can't go without his cup of coffee in the morning, Nespresso's Advent Calendar contains a daily coffee pod from Original coffee line behind each of the 24 doors, including three new flavours co-created with chef Jean Imbert.
Availability: It's live!
Price: It's currently only £38 - one of the cheapest on the list
Number of Products: 24
What's inside The Nespresso Advent Calendar: 24
Pros
- Includes three new coffee flavours co-created with chef, Jean Imbert
- An affordable price point, despite looking so luxury
Cons
- Requires a coffee machine that supports Nespresso coffee pods to work
Best whisky advent calendar
Drinks By The Dramwww.masterofmalt.com
It wouldn't be Christmas without some whisky - and you can get it with Drinks By The Dram Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar. A countdown to Christmas featuring 24 doors, each revealing a meticulously chosen, wax-sealed 30ml whisky dram from the best distilleries and producers across Scotland.
Availability: It's live!
Price: £129.95
Number of Products: 25
What's inside The Drinks By The Dram Advent Calendar: 25 different whiskeys made up of 30ml wax-sealed drams sourced from the best distilleries across Scotland
Pros
- A different whisky to sample every single day throughout December
- Authentic Scottish whiskeys made in the best distilleries across Scotland
Cons
- There’s a small chance that some of the contents within might change - 1but the 25 drams will always be of appropriate value
Best skincare men's advent calendar
Clarinswww.clarins.co.uk
He can unwrap the joy of the season with Clarins' 12-Day Advent Calendar For Men. Each day, find a new skincare delight from soothing gels to revitalising masks. A perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.
Availability: It's live!
Price: Priced at £85, it's worth £108 - which is a 28% saving
Number of Products: 12 (2 full-sized products)
What's inside The Clarins Men's Advent Calendar:12 products including 2 full-sized products and 10 travel-size treats, from skin to body care routines carefully selected to pamper throughout December
Pros
- A fresh, brand-new packaging design from the previous year
- Contains a good variety of skincare and grooming products
Cons
- Not many full-sized products included
Best chocolate men's advent calendar
Hotel Chocolatwww.hotelchocolat.com
Sure, it may be cliché, but more often than not, you can't go wrong with a chocolate advent calendar (especially if he has a sweet tooth). Hotel Chocolat's Grand Advent Calendar is grand by name and grand by nature. A highly popular pick for the year ahead, reviews are raving about this luxury advent calendar containing an array of chocolate surprises.
Availability: It's live!
Price: £80
Number of Products: 24
What's inside The Hotel Chocolat Advent Calendar: 24 generously proportioned chocolate treats and tipples
Pros
- You're able to add a free message card during checkout
- Includes festive flavours such as mulled wine-inspired recipes to salted caramel snowflakes and solid chocolate reindeer
Cons
- Packaging of the calendar could be slightly more luxury for the price you're paying
Best wine men's advent calendar
John Lewiswww.johnlewis.com
Wine connoisseurs don't have to miss out this Christmas either, with John Lewis' Wine Advent Calendar having 24 days of all the wines you could need for the festive season. Yes, wine advent calendars really are a great choice.
Availability: It's live!
Price: £100
Number of Products: 24
What's inside The John Lewis Advent Calendar: 24 miniature bottles of wine, from a variety of brands and including red, white and rosé
Pros
- A popular choice at John Lewis and quickly selling out
- Contains a good variety of wine, from red to white and rosé
Cons
- No full-sized bottles are included, just miniature
Best accessible men's advent calendar
Ted Bakerwww.boots.com
The high street can be just as good as the high end when it comes to advent calendars. Ted Baker has all of the classic choices from the brand so that he can be stocked up for the new year, including skincare favourites and grooming essentials.
Availability: It's live!
Price: It's only currently £46
Number of Products: 24
What's inside The Ted Baker Men's Calendar: 24 products, and everything from shower gel to face wash, moisturiser, shaving gel, sheet masks and more
Pros
- Makes skincare and grooming accessible for men with it's affordable price point
- Contains a good variety of skincare and grooming products
Cons
- A good variety of products, but may be similar on consecutive days
Best budget men's advent calendar
Menkindwww.menkind.co.uk
If he's one to hunker down and get into his games at Christmas time (there's always one...), then get him this Menkind Electronic Games Advent Calendar, which features buildable components to make 24 different games.
Availability: It's live!
Price: It's currently only £25 - the cheapest on the list
Number of Products: 24
What's inside The Menkind Advent Calendar: 24 new electronic components every day to make 24 different games
Pros
- At £25, it's a fantastic budget option and currently the cheapest in our edit
- An unconventional, unusual or alternative advent calendar, perfect as a unique gift
Cons
- Does require 3 x AA batteries that are not included
Best foodie men's advent calendar
Fortnum And Masonwww.fortnumandmason.com
Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar isn't necessarily made with him in mind, but it truly is a holiday treat with 24 days of the ultimate festive delights. Think juicy preserves, warming spirits and biscuits to indulge in on those winter nights, Fortnum will impress those who love to celebrate.
Availability: Dispatch only from 31st October 2024
Price: £200
Number of Products: It's expected there will be 24
What's inside The Fortnum's Advent Calendar: 24 days of festive-themed food and drink, from preserves to spirits, biscuits and puddings to see you through the season
Pros
- Contains 24 doors full of luxury treats, including food, drink and quality ingredients
- It's absolutely perfect for sharing...
Cons
- Dispatch only from 31st October 2024
Men's Advent Calendar FAQs
How We Select The Best Men's Advent Calendars
Each advent calendar included in this compilation has been investigated by our editors and measured against three different variables: product variety, price point and value for money, the latter being – how much are you actually saving by buying an advent calendar as opposed to each product individually? We also endeavour to include advent calendars that appeal to a diversity of men: be it skincare, alcohol, stationery and beyond.
When Do Advent Calendars Go On Sale?
While waitlists usually form in August, you can often buy advent calendars in early autumn. So far, most of the release dates for calendars that we've observed have been in October, so we definitely recommend bookmarking this page in advance. However, there are still plenty to shop now.
Which Brands Have The Best Men's Advent Calendars?
Historically speaking, brands such as Liberty have been some of the more popular advent calendars and are quick to sell out every year. Papier's cult-status stationery advent calendar also sold out quickly last Christmas. And, men's advent calendars containing collectables also retain popularity every year.
One way to determine the best men's advent calendar is to evaluate the needs of the recipent in question. Does the advent calendar contain items he will use? Is the advent calendar good value for money? Is it a calendar duited to his hobbies and passions? These are a few things to consider before purchasing an advent calendar for the man in your life.
Which Are The Most Luxurious Advent Calendars This Year?
Our criteria when it comes to Grazia-approved luxury advent calendars? Packaging must look and feel luxe, and the products inside must be gold-standard. If we're spending the money, we want the whole experience.
In terms of luxury, Liberty Men's Advent Calendar 2024 is the highest priced within our list, however the value of its contents are also worth the most, coming in at an impressive £701. Therefore, we'd have to say Liberty has one of the most luxuruious advent calendars of the year.
Which Are The Best Budget Advent Calendars This Year?
From those currently available, the Electronic Games Advent Calendar, £25 is currently the best budget advent calendar in our edit. However, we anticipate more budget-friendly options to make their way into the running nearer to the time.
Caitlin Casey was a Senior Beauty & Fashion Products Writer for Grazia. She covered shopping, women’s lifestyle, popular culture as well as all things trending.