Gone are the days when the countdown to Christmas involved a morsel of chocolate behind a festive window. Bitesize squares have been replaced with indulgent treats in a moden shake-up of the humble advent calendar. 

A plethora of luxury calendars are on the market this year and a surge in popularity has forced brand upon brand to compete for the biggest and best spectacles for Christmas 2016. 

We've lined up nine of the top luxury advent calendars on offer this year. 

Lush - 12 Days of Christmas 

Glasgow Times:

The cosmetics giant has created a treasure trove of products for 12 days of beauty this Christmas. The gorgeous box is crammed with cult favourites and festive products perfect for spoiling someone in the run up to Christmas Day. The calendar countdown contains fresh smelling soaps, gorgeous bubble bars and luxurious bath bombs to keep you smelling sweet during December. This is the ultimate indulgence this year. 

House of Fraser

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Hot on the heels of the major beauty houses, House of Fraser has launched a beauty calendar to compete with brands featured in store. Stacked inside a beautiful miniature House of Fraser store is 24 indulgence miniatures of own-brand make-up. The calendar comes in with the best price point at £25 - a dip into the pool of luxury calendars on the high street. Products range between mini and full size - this is the calendar to overhaul your beauty bag. 

The Bearded Man - 24 Days of Christmas beard oil 

Glasgow Times:

A twist on the classic men's calendar - The Bearded Man launched a beard oil calendar for stylist gents this year. Hidden behind each window lies 24 individually scented oils featuring a spectrum of woody, light and fruit scents. The calendar serves as an indulgent treat for gentlemen who would rather skip the chocolate festivities (or eat yours!)

River Island - 12 Days of Christmas

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A fun little calendar for those who want to take an inexpensive dip into the world of beauty calendars. This golden nugget can be found in high street retailer River Island for £12 and includes a handfull of beauty neccessities for 12 days of Christmas. This has all the neccesities of a beauty regime,  including a mini lip balm, eye lashes and nail polish and more to get you through party season. 

Hotel Chocolat - Advent For Two 

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The pinnacle of indulgence - a chocolate calendar for two. There is no need for selfishness this Christmas with an advent to spoil both. Two baby truffles are hidden behind every door to spoil the one you love in the run up to December 25. Featuring delicate Madagascan Vanilla and festive Gingerbread Praline in seven different flavours. Why not skip dessert...

Yankee Candle - Holiday Party Advent Calendar 

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Yankee Candle have created this year's top luxury lifestyle calendar with an advent of festive scents for the home. Encapsulated within the tree shaped box is 24 scented candles including Christmas favourites Christmas Cookie and Snowflake Cookie plus four new festive fragrances. A fairly priced alternative to beauty organzas, this little beauty is available on the high street for £25 for a festive treat to for your home. 

M&S

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Marks and Spencers have produced one of the best value for money calendars this year. The  festive calendar features 25 branded luxuries behind it's festive doors. A mix of mini and full size products are indiviudally wrapped up inside to pamper yourself or someone else every day in December. Products include Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream, REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream and some goodies from the signature autograph collection. This collection is worth over £250 but retails at £35 with a £35 spend at M&S.

Honest Brew - 24 beers 

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A tipple a day to treat a beer connoisseur, this calendar is a wicked mis -match of bottled and canned craft beers, hand-picked to taste the flavours from the best breweries around the world. Featuring craft beer from Beavertown, 8 Degrees and Northern Monk, the calendar also features craft beer from the famous Scottish brewery BrewDog - for those who like a nod to the bonnie land. 

Asos

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A wonderful walk into the Asos beauty cupboard - this decadent calendar is for stylish individuals who love to indulge. The Asos Calendar is the ultimate dive into the beauty pool, offering a string of branded products to overhaul your beauty routine. The gorgeous calendar has gifts from big brands such as Cow Shed hand cream, Sleek Matt Cream Gloss and Toni & Guy Texturising Spray. This calendar is the ultimate beauty bible. 

Jo Malone

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The Jo Malone London's Advent Calendar is filled with little luxuries that scrimps on the calories but not the price tag. Filled with products for ladies and gentlemen, the townhouse of 24 advents is filled with indulgent colenges, crèmes and minis of the best selling products. The drawers are cramed with products like the Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne, Dark Amber & Ginger Body Creme and a Peony & Blush Suede Candle.

Arran Aromatics

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Scotland's leading designer of luxury toiletries did not disappoint when this Christmas masterpiece was launched. This story-book style calendar is fantastic value for money, with  a treat behind every door. Fresh soaps infused with original fragrances and soothing body lotions are some of the treats on offer. Products are perfectly sized and plentiful enough for the family to enjoy.