Best men’s advent calendars for 2024, tried and tested

Advent calendars from Kiehl’s are always something special. Focusing on great design, the brand has joined forces with design duo Public/Official for a truly unique calendar, with the slogan “the gift you won’t regret”.

The box looks to be a delight to rummage through, with 24 individually wrapped goodies, containing the brand’s signature products, giving you a full skincare routine well into 2025.

Packaging is completely plastic-free so this is a great option for the eco conscious.

Rituals’ 2024 advent calendar again features 12 men’s products (five of which are full-size) that aim to create rituals out of everyday life.

Inside the calendar, you’ll find a great array of body care products, as well as home fragrances (including an amber room diffuser) and even a car air freshener that will be a winner with any man who’s car-proud.

One downside is the imagery of the box itself doesn’t feel festive or in keeping for advent, but the products themselves are great in classic Rituals style – which is really what matters.

Big kids and fans of Marvel’s Spider-Man universe will be obsessed with this calendar from Lego. With 246 pieces to put together over 24 days, the models include mini-figures of Venom with a scarf and hot dog, the Green Goblin and of course, Spider-Man himself. There is even a little desk for Peter Parker to use at the Daily Bugle.

There are fun daily gifts to open that Marvel heads will love and ultimately create a great winter scene that can be matched with other Lego Marvel sets, and enjoyed for years to come.

Clarins has brought back its twelve-day advent calendar for men. Featuring its hero skincare products, including a full-size bottle of the super moisture balm, which is great for dry skin.

There is a festively decorated sleeve but in true Clarins style, the calendar itself is very simple, focusing instead on the products inside. The only downside is that there are just three small bottles of the double serum compared to last year’s seven. At £85, however, you are saving 28 per cent based on the mililitre value of full-size products which is valued at £108.

The Acqua di Parma advent calendar is back and the 2024 design has been created by Iranian-French architect and designer India Mahdavi - who designed Sketch restaurant in London. Taking notes from Italian architecture and traditional glass-blowing, the design is very luxurious.

Highlights of the calendar include the brand’s signature colonia scent which is a big favourite of ours, voted one of our best men’s fragrances. The bodycare products include the arancia di capri hand and body lotion with calming citrus and aqua notes. There’s even a candle inspired by the traditional Italian festive cake, the panettone.

This calendar is suitable for men and women so it’s great for gifting too. With a steep price tag, however, this may not be for everyone.

Sweet port wine is a Christmas staple for many, the perfect drink to sip with a cheese board or paired with a mince pie. Whether drunk on its own or in a cocktail, the warming drink that originates in Portugal can be enjoyed daily in the run up to the big day.

This calendar from port wine producer Quevedo has 24 50ml bottles with whites, reds and rose mini bottles behind the calendar doors. Some doors hide wines aged for up to 30 years old which is spectacular sipped with a cheeseboard.

Whisky lovers looking to expand their repertoire need to get their hands on the Gravity Drinks whisky tour of the world calendar. Packaged in faux books that open to six 50ml bottles of whisky each, this calendar is a charming way to welcome each day of December. It also includes two whisky glasses and a book with tasting notes and information on the distilleries.

From Japan to the Cotswolds, and from India to Finland, explore familiar and new whisky producers to find your new favourites. There are ryes, bourbons, single malts and cask offerings for a truly eclectic - and boozy - voyage around the world.