The countdown to Christmas has officially begun now that Jo Malone has opened the waitlist for their coveted advent calendar . While not strictly a beauty advent calendar, it sits firmly within the lifestyle/pamper category, and has racked up a rather loyal following over the years. And for good reason, too - I mean, have you smelled their products? This year the highly-anticipated offering returns with a gingerbread-inspired design, complete with 25 scented surprises to make this December even sweeter. Among the festive treats will be a selection of miniature colognes, travel candles, bath and body luxuries and a 30ml cologne in one of the brand’s most popular scents. The haul will also star some holiday hero fragrances like Orange Bitters and White Moss & Snowdrop. Best beauty advent calendars that you don't want to miss out on The waitlist is open now, and shoppers will be able to shop the £350 calendar from September 29. In this guide we’ll be sharing everything you need to know about the 2023 advent calendar from Jo Malone, including how much it costs, how to join the waitlist, the full contents and whether we think it’s worth it. When does the Jo Malone Beauty Calendar 2023 go on sale? The waitlist for the Jo Malone beauty advent calendar is now live on the Jo Malone website. The calendar will be available online at jomalone.co.uk and in Jo Malone London stores from September 29, 2023. You can sign up to the waitlist here. The 2023 advent calendar from Jo Malone ( Image: Jo Malone/2023 Paula Beetlestone) Full contents *spoilers ahead* The Jo Malone Christmas countdown is a 25-door lifestyle advent calendar featuring some of the most popular, award-winning candles, diffusers, fragrance oils, hand creams and more from the much-loved brand. The full contents is currently being kept under wraps, but we have managed to decipher a few of the products featured from the snaps: Here’s what we know is inside the Jo Malone advent calendar 2023: Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Hand Cream 30ml Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense Mini Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body & Hand Wash Deluxe Size Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Body Cream Deluxe Size Plus 21 other products Inside the Jo Malone advent calendar for 2023, which costs £350 ( Image: 2023 Paula Beetlestone/Jo Malone) How much does the Jo Malone Beauty Calendar cost? The Jo Malone advent calendar is the Rolls Royce of lifestyle advent calendars - and such, it comes with a luxury price tag that loyal fans are more than willing to pay. This year, the calendar comes in at £350 . Sign up to the waitlist to be the first to know when it goes live. Top alternatives to the Jo Malone Advent Calendar We love a beauty advent calendar here at The Mirror, and our team have reviewed dozens over the years - but there are some that stick out as our favourites, offering the best value for money and most exciting contents. Jo Malone is undeniably one of the most premium lifestyle advent calendars on the market. Here are some of its biggest rivals for 2023: Liberty - £250 Charlotte Tilbury - £160 Harrods - £250 Fortnum and Mason - £260 Cult Beauty - £235 However, if you’re looking for something a little cheaper: LookFantastic - £99 Revolution - £48 Ted Baker - £46 While details are yet to be revealed, the Glossybox calendar is usually launched in September. Last year, their calendar cost £99 and was worth over £443, containing 28 products of which half were full-sized. Meanwhile, Marks and Spencer’s festive offering is usually hugely popular. Shoppers typically have to spend £30 in order to buy the calendar - much like the summer beauty bag deal. Last year, the calendar cost £40 and was worth over £300 containing brands like REN, Shay and Blue and Clinique. Other highly sought-after calendars include the likes of Boots No7 , and Lush, with River Island even dipping their toe in for 2022 with their first ever beauty advent calendar, which we hope to see return for 2023. You can find out more about the Jo Malone calendar and sign up to the waitlist here. Alternatively, find all of our t op picks for 2023 here.