Dior’s advent calendar includes Miss Dior and j’adore perfumes – we’ve sampled a few of the festive surprises

Also available in 50ml, 100ml and 150ml spray bottle sizes, we sampled the 30ml version, which we found a useful compact shape for both our handbag and shelf. There’s a 5ml treat-sized offering in the advent calendar itself, which would work well for travel or simply for sampling it before buying a bigger one.

The potent eau de parfum scent is a fresh, powdery and floral fragrance that’s long-lasting – we could smell the notes for hours after a single spritz. We noted a little bit goes a long way. The floral blend combines roses, lily of the valley, peony and iris, and there’s a subtle woody base to enjoy also.

The 100ml version of j’adore is a sizeable statement on any shelf, thanks to the tall golden lid with a clear glass orb. There’s no denying it looks an impressive addition and the bottle would also make a stylish keepsake too. There’s a 5ml j’adore eau de perfum miniature version within the advent calendar.

The fragrance blend is floral and fruity, and combines ylang ylang, Damascus rose, jasmine glandiforum, grass and Indian jasmine sambac. It’s a crisp botanical scent with sweet fruity flavours.

If you love floral perfumes, underpinned by fruity freshness, this is an uplifting blend for you.

In the advent calendar, there are two 1.5g rouge Dior velvet finish lipstick shades to discover - an iconic red and a classic nude.

Presented in a classic Dior case, featuring a raised metal trim in a quilted design, this lipstick screams decadence. The angled bullet is shaped to ensure a precise application and its a full-coverage formula. Just a few coats were needed, with little mess or fuss.

The velvet finish feels comforting and moisturising, and balanced out our dry lips too. We were impressed that it’s nourishing without feeling heavy. During wear, we found the formula stayed put and only gradually faded when eating or drinking.

We’re big fans of both colours, as the red is a perfect party season go-to, while nude lends itself well to everyday make-up or paired with a smokey eye. It’s worth noting this lipstick is refillable too.

A slightly bigger version than the 7ml bottle included in the advent calendar, this Dior vernis nail lacquer comes in a wide selection of shades. We put the 999 red to the test.

We were most impressed by the size and width of the nail varnish applicator. As a brush can either make or break how well nail polish goes on, it’s paramount to a perfect manicure. It slid smoothly over nails, without any gloopy mess. The formula dried quickly in between coats, too.

An added bonus? It’s infused with peony and pistachio extract to help strengthen nails.

There’s a 10ml version of the capture totale super potent serum to discover in the advent calendar, alongside the 23 other treats. The full-sized capture totale super potent serum is presented in a metallic finished bottle, and has a pump release applicator.

We loved how lightweight and fast-absorbing this formula is, and how it left our skin silky soft. Created to help with elasticity and firmness, it balanced out our skin tone and created an even base for make-up. Ingredients include plant extracts and hyaluronic acid, to improve suppleness and hydration.