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Advent calendars are a great way to inject a dose of magic to the days leading up to Christmas. For fragrance lovers, specially curated perfume advent calendars offering scent-sational surprises make for a spectacular countdown. If that’s you, make sure you shop these four treasure troves of olfactory wonders before they sell out.
01 - Diptyque Advent Calendar, SGD770
Firstly, Diptyque’s rendition this year comes as a unique sewing box that you’re bound to reuse beyond the season. Adorning the advent calendar as festive illustrations by artist Lucy Sparrow and golden attachments that conceal 25 little drawers. Inside each numbered compartment, you’ll find not only seasonal scents, classic fragrances and pampering products. There are also miniature candles and even a set of decorations to enhance the countdown to Christmas. DIPTYQUE
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02 - Jo Malone London Advent Calendar, SGD750
Leave it to Jo Malone to bring olfactory magic to the holiday season with this gingerbread-inspired extravaganza. It contains 25 scented surprises ranging from mood-boosting home fragrances and seasonal adornments to miniature iconic colognes. There’s also a full-size scent to boot. And if you love scented candles, you’ll be glad to know that an assortment of mini and travel candles are just waiting to delight. JO MALONE LONDON
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03 - L’Artisan Parfumeur Advent Calendar, SGD690
Each of the 24 doors in L’Artisan Parfumeur’s advent calendar opens to offer a glimpse into the world of the artisanal French perfumerie. They include a curation of eau de parfum miniatures and pampering hand care treats. Another full-size delight hides behind the last door. Finally, reflecting the brand’s distinctive, botanical-inspired creations, botanical engravings add a special touch to the reusable box. L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR
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04 - Penhaligon’s Baker’s Box of Delights Advent Calendar, SGD789
A stack of three boxes fresh from the fragrant bakery of William Penhaligon forms this unique advent calendar. It packs 24 olfactory treats to whet your appetite for the festive season. Expect a bevy of the label’s most splendid scents, candles and body products offering a taste of Penhaligon’s aromatic menu. These include iconic fragrances like Juniper Sling and Luna, as well as this season’s Festive Folly candle. PENHALIGON’S
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