Make Your Own Perfume Calendars – Fragrant Treats for All!

For fragrance lovers, few things spark more joy than a beautifully curated advent calendar. Yet as tempting as those luxurious releases may be, many sell out in a flash – or require a small fortune to call your own. The good news? You can create a truly bespoke scented calendar of your own, filled with perfumes perfectly chosen for a loved one – or as a daily treat to yourself.

And the best part? It’s surprisingly affordable. Even more so at the moment, with up to 40% off, our BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS are available until 30th November or till stock runs out! (For Seasonal Scent Subscriptions apply code SEASONS at checkout to get 20% off your first box).

Luxurious Fragrances Discovery Box: Was £35, NOW £28

With a little imagination (and a touch of ribbon), you can craft a gorgeously personal gift using sample vials and miniature bottles from The Perfume Society’s Discovery Boxes and Brand Sets. Each little scent becomes a treasure waiting to be revealed.

Imagine the delight of unwrapping a new fragrance each day – perhaps a modern chypre one morning, a gourmand the next, followed by something more classic and softly woody or perhaps daringly smoky. It’s a joyful way to explore new olfactory territories, especially for those dreaming beyond their usual signature scent. For friends or family who can’t easily access niche perfumeries, especially, this makes the world of fragrance feel thrillingly close at hand.

Niche Dusk Discovery Box: Was £22 NOW £13.20

Think of it as olfactory alchemy: transforming simple glass vials into moments of magic. You could include accessories like scented body creams, miniature candles or pillow mists to complement the perfumes. And for an extra flourish, tuck in small cards describing the notes, mood, or fragrance family of each day’s scent.

Essence Deluxe Discovery Box: Was £75 NOW £60

Ready to build one? There are plenty of build-your-own advent calendar kits available both online and in craft shops – from little boxes and fabric pouches to more elaborate designs you can decorate yourself. (We rather like the plain wooden ones – endlessly reusable and easy to style for any season).

Of course, if you’re feeling extra creative, you might extend the concept: perfume-filled baubles for a tree, luxurious scented crackers, or even a “New Year scent-a-day” calendar for fighting off the January blues with a fab selection of ultra luxe fragrances (for FAR less than you pay for shop-purchased ones).

However you choose to curate it, a DIY fragrance advent calendar captures something wonderfully personal: the joy of discovery, the glow of anticipation, and the scent of thoughtfulness in every little perfume-filled parcel…

Written by Suzy Nightingale