People Are Coming After Dior For Their $1,000 Advent Calendar After Finding Out What’s Inside Of It

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… a make-up sample that I could actually get for free. That’s the tune one influencer is singing after unboxing Dior’s much-awaited 2025 Advent calendar.

Many of us are lucky if we get an Advent calendar with a few chocolates inside, but Sean Anthony claims to have splurged on $1,000 Dior luxury calendar, which the fashion house describes as a “set filled with surprises to help you count down the days to Christmas as you discover or rediscover the icons of the House of Dior.”

In a rather entertaining 2-part TikTok video series, the content creator unboxes the calendar and opens the fancy compartments one by one to reveal what’s hidden inside. See Anthony’s reaction to each of the “luxury” gifts below…

Dior has released its 2025 luxury advent calendar at a cost of close to $1000

Dior luxury advent calendar with beauty products and candle, featuring gold star design and numbered compartments.

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Make-up artist Sean Anthony splurged on one and decided to unbox it on camera

Person making a confused face holding a $1000 Dior advent calendar, reacting to its high price and value debated online.

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Text describing a thousand-dollar Dior Advent calendar with reactions to its high price and disbelief over the cost.

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Dior luxury advent calendar priced at $1,000 with 24 compartments, sparking mixed reactions online.

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Text showing disappointment opening number 1 of Dior advent calendar, questioning the mini cleanser inside.

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Person holding a Christian Dior skincare product, highlighting luxury beauty items from the Dior advent calendar collection.

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Text excerpt discussing a full-size iconic red lipstick, shade 999, from a Dior advent calendar product.

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Text describing confusion over a broken Christmas tree ornament from Dior's $1,000 advent calendar criticized online.

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Text excerpt expressing disappointment with the Dior advent calendar including mention of red nail polish and lipstick.

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Text excerpt discussing a full-size pink blush in the Dior advent calendar criticized by people for its $1,000 price.

Person holding a pink Dior makeup compact, highlighting Dior advent calendar luxury beauty product.

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Text highlighting frustration about Dior advent calendar item number six, mentioning Dior Capture Serum mini.

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Text excerpt criticizing Dior’s $1,000 advent calendar perfume, calling it tiny and unimpressive despite the high price.

A person holding a small Dior perfume bottle, showcasing a luxury item related to the Dior advent calendar.

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Text critique expressing disappointment with a mini mascara primer in a Dior advent calendar sold for $1,000.

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Text excerpt from a blog post expressing confusion about a Dior Advent calendar and its makeup or ornaments inside.

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Text discussing day 10 of the Dior advent calendar with lip tint in natural n**e, reflecting audience reactions and impressions.

Person holding a Dior lip product, discussing the luxury advent calendar and people's reactions to its price.

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Alt text: Text criticizing Dior’s $1,000 advent calendar featuring mini makeup items, calling it a scam and expressing disappointment.

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Text revealing Day 12 of Dior advent calendar with a mini perfume sample and user backlash over the $1,000 price.

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Text criticizing Dior’s $1,000 Advent calendar, mentioning unboxing and disappointment with minis inside.

The video quickly went viral, and you can watch it here:

@seananthonyv UNBOXING THIS $1000 ADVENT CALENDAR FROM DIOR?! 😱😱😭😅 This price point is insane, and it better be worth it 🫣🤔 #adventcalendar#makeup#beauty#unboxing#unboxing♬ Quirky Suspenseful Indie-Comedy(1115050) – Kenji Ueda

The content creator continued the unboxing on day 13, hoping that things would improve

Text showing frustration over day 13 of Dior advent calendar, highlighting tiny mini men's cologne and lack of full-size items.

Person holding a small Dior Homme perfume bottle, highlighting luxury brand in a close-up beauty video.

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Text explaining disappointment with Dior Advent Calendar face cream, highlighting its mini size and poor value.

Person holding a jar of Dior Prestige cream, related to Dior advent calendar and luxury beauty product discussion.

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Text excerpt showing a skeptical reaction to Dior's $1,000 advent calendar, highlighting mini perfume disappointment.

Person holding a Dior Sauvage perfume bottle, reacting to the luxury advent calendar priced at 1,000 dollars.

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Text snippet showing a comment about a full-size lip balm included in the Dior advent calendar.

Person holding a Dior lipstick from the $1,000 advent calendar with a blurred background and focused facial makeup.

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Text describing Day 17 of a Dior advent calendar, featuring a full-size gold shade nail polish gift.

Person holding a Dior nail polish bottle, highlighting luxury beauty product from Dior advent calendar collection.

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Text message screenshot showing a critical comment about Dior’s Advent calendar, highlighting disappointment and humor.

Person holding a small Dior perfume bottle, highlighting luxury beauty item from Dior advent calendar.

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Text highlighting disappointment with a mini lipstick on day 19 of Dior's $1,000 advent calendar.

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Text excerpt expressing disappointment about a cheap Christmas ornament in a Dior advent calendar priced at $1,000.

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Text message expressing mixed feelings about item number 21 in Dior's $1,000 advent calendar, referencing its size.

Close-up of a hand holding a mini Miss Dior perfume bottle from a luxury advent calendar by Dior.

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Text excerpt discussing a mini serum on day 22 from a Dior advent calendar priced at $1,000.

Person holding a Dior Prestige serum bottle, highlighting luxury skincare from the Dior advent calendar.

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Day 23 entry highlighting Dior Maximizer lip gloss from the controversial $1,000 Dior advent calendar collection.

Person holding a Dior lip gloss, demonstrating luxury beauty product related to Dior advent calendar controversy.

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Text excerpt describing day 24 of Dior advent calendar featuring a mini scented candle with mixed reactions.

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Customer review complaining about the $1,000 Dior Advent Calendar, saying it is not worth the price.

“I want my money back!”: here’s part 2 of the video

@seananthonyv I WANT MY MONEY BACK!! 💸😡UNBOXING THIS RIDICULOUS $1,000 ADVENT CALENDAR FROM DIOR?! 😱😱😭😭 This is officitthe WORST advent calendar ever… 😢🤬 #adventcalendar#makeup#beauty#unboxing#viralmakeup♬ Sneak into a suspicious Western-style building(1024146) – Kids Sound

But wait, there’s more. The make-up artist revealed that the calendar came with a few extra gifts

Person holding and pointing at a Dior branded bag showcasing a $1,000 Dior advent calendar gift item.

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Person holding a small Dior lip gloss, reacting to the luxury advent calendar and sharing thoughts on its $1,000 price.

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Person holding a small Dior skincare product, highlighting the luxury brand behind the expensive advent calendar.

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Person holding Dior advent calendar items with an unimpressed expression, highlighting Dior advent calendar reaction

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@seananthonyv Replying to @𝕾𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖊💜🪻 UNBOXING THE GIFT I GOT FROM MY $1,000 DIOR ADVENT CALENDAR?! 😱😱🤬🤬 I’m still upset about the $1000 purchase lol!!! 😭😭 #adventcalendar#viralmakeup#beautytips#unboxing#makeup♬ Sneak into a suspicious Western-style building(1024146) – Kids Sound

It’s not the first time Dior has disappointed fans in the days before Christmas

The House of Dior has gone and done it again… In 2022, the French fashion and beauty house came under fire for selling a $3,500 advent calendar that contained nothing more than candle lids and sample-size bottles of perfumes. Oh, and a few bars of soap, and some “candle accessories,” including a stand, a lid, and a snuffer.

The internet went wild that December, as influencers unboxed the “limited-edition La Collection Privée Christian Dior The Trunk of Dreams 2022 advent calendar.” The fashion house had built up excitement over the calendar, describing it as “much more than an advent calendar, this marvelous, miniature universe is ready to welcome your precious objects and elevate your interior.” 

Dior’s website added that the calendar is “made up of a wooden structure lined with cotton canvas and featuring sketches by Pietro Ruffo.”

At the time, a beauty influencer, Jackie Aina, filmed herself unboxing the 2022 Dior calendar over a number of days. Each day got a little more disappointing than the last…

Young woman sitting on a yellow sofa looking unimpressed, reflecting reactions to Dior advent calendar priced at $1,000.

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When Aina opened drawer number 6, she was expecting more than, err, a candle lid.

“Ooh, something shiny,” she said excitedly, before realizing what it actually was. “Uh, girl? The lid to the candle, I think? Uh, okay. Whatever that means.”

Aina’s videos, like Anthony’s, were viewed millions of times, with netizens voicing their shock and disappointment at the “luxury” advent calendar.

But it wasn’t the first time a “luxury” advent calendar caused disappointment. A year earlier, in 2021, Chanel sold an $800 one that contained “cheap trinkets like stickers, a keychain, and a Chanel dustbag,” according to the Independent.

In Dior’s defense, the fashion house’s website does mention that the 2025 Advent Calendar houses “24 miniature creations from the House of Dior, including refined fragrances, sophisticated makeup, and skincare products, and a scented candle.”

It also gives a breakdown of all the contents and the size of each gift… So anyone who spent $1,000 on it probably should have known exactly what to expect.

“You people love to waste money”: netizens had lots to say in response

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Comment on social media expressing disapproval of Dior's $1,000 advent calendar, saying it is not a Christmas ornament.

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Social media comment criticizing Dior advent calendar price, suggesting it should include full-size perfumes for €1000 spent.

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Comment on a social media post reacting to Dior’s $1,000 advent calendar, calling the price crazy for samples.

Comment expressing disbelief about spending $1,000 on a luxury Dior advent calendar and its value.

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Social media comment expressing disappointment about expensive Dior advent calendars with low-value items inside.

User comment on social media expressing disbelief about advent calendars amid Dior selling a $1,000 advent calendar.

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User comment text discussing Dior advent calendar cost, estimating product value at $300 versus $1,000 price, expressing disappointment.

User comment on Dior advent calendar pricing, highlighting $900 packaging cost and $100 product value with laughing emoji.

Some of them suggested what would be more worthwhile instead of Dior

Social media comment urging to try the Dior advent calendar, highlighting mixed reactions to the luxury product.

User comment praising kiko Milano advent calendar, contrasting opinions on Dior advent calendar priced at $1,000.

The jokes kept coming, with one person suggesting Anthony might want to check for a “hidden compartment.”

Person with bold makeup holding Dior advent calendar, discussing luxury holiday item and public reactions in a home setting.

Text criticizing the Dior $1,000 Advent calendar, questioning its value and urging not to buy it.

Text excerpt about confusion over a secret compartment in a Dior advent calendar costing $1,000 and mixed reactions.

Text discussing doubts about a secret compartment in the Dior advent calendar and plans to return it for a refund.

@seananthonyv Replying to @dkriselle $1000 DIOR ADVENT CALENDAR SECRET COMPARTMENT?! 😱😱🤔🤔 #adventcalendar#unboxing#makeup#beauty#unboxingvideo♬ Quirky Suspenseful Indie-Comedy(1115050) – Kenji Ueda

The make-up artist revealed that they’d decided to return the calendar

Person holding a large white box decorated with gold stars, referencing the $1000 Dior advent calendar return.

Text excerpt discussing the $1,000 Dior Advent Calendar and public reactions to its appeal and design.

Text about returning a Dior Advent calendar, reflecting on the bittersweet experience and sentimental value.

Text expressing disappointment about wanting a refund for a Dior advent calendar sample bag not received.

And you can watch the emotional farewell over here:

@seananthonyv the time has come for the $1000 DIOR ADVENT CALENDAR to go back home?! 😱😱🥺😭 I’m a little emotional, but I want my money back lol! #adventcalendar#unboxing#makeup#viralmakeup♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

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