Photo: Jo Malone
These days, Christmas decor with a twist is decidedly cooler than the conventional offerings. Why go for the same old Christmas crackers full of plastic toys that you’ll likely discard the next day, when you can opt for something a little more luxurious?
If you’re looking for the perfect finishing touch to your Christmas tablescape, a festive Christmas cracker – with a considered gift – never goes astray. Here are some of our favourite options filled with little luxuries, including skincare, gourmet chocolate and more.
2025’s top luxury Christmas crackers
- L’OCCITANE Christmas crackers, $49, David Jones (here’s why)
- Lindt Lindor assorted bonbon, $16.50, David Jones (here’s why)
- Jo Malone London green and blue cracker, $85, David Jones (here’s why)
The best luxury Christmas crackers and bonbons for 2025
01
L’Occitane Christmas crackers (set of 4)
$49, David Jones
Best for: An olfactory delight
Add a dash of French luxury to your Christmas table with this set of four beautifully designed crackers from L’Occitane. Each comes with a travel-sized skincare product from the iconic beauty brand, including the cult-favourite shea shower cream.
Key features:
- Each contains a shower gel and hand cream
- Made in France
- Uses nourishing ingredients like shea butter, almond oil, and verbena extract
02
Lindt Lindor assorted bonbon
$16.50, David Jones
Best for: Chocolate lovers
Who doesn’t love Lindt’s Lindor chocolate balls? This chocolate-filled bonbon is sure to delight loved ones at Christmas time, and makes for the perfect post-lunch treat.
Key features:
- Includes Lindt Lindor milk and dark chocolate balls
- Gold packaging with space for personalisation
03
Jo Malone London green and blue cracker
$85, David Jones
Best for: Leaving a lasting scent
English fragrance brand Jo Malone is known for sophisticated scents, including the fan-favourite English Pear & Sweet Pea Cologne, refreshing Wood Sage & Sea Salt and feminine Peony & Blush Suede, all three of which are included in this pretty Christmas cracker.
Key features:
- Contains three fragrances in miniature: English Pear & Sweet Pea cologne, Wood Sage & Sea Salt hand cream and Peony & Blush Suede body and hand wash
- Chic packaging
04
Glasshouse Frangrances Kyoto in Bloom Christmas bonbon
$19.95, Myer
Best for: Floral fragrance fans
Blending notes of camellia, lotus, amber and cherry blossom, the popular Kyoto in Bloom fragrance from Australian brand Glasshouse is perfect for fans of floral scents. Inside this aesthetically pleasing Christmas cracker is a mini body lotion and perfume.
Key features:
- Includes a mini Kyoto in Bloom body lotion and eau de parfum
- Festive packaging
05
Christmas bon bon with chocolate novelties
$29.50, Haigh’s
Best for: The sweet tooth
Perfect for Christmastime, this sweet bonbon from Australian chocolate makers Haigh’s is full of milk chocolate delights, making it the perfect stocking stuffer or post-dinner delight.
Key features:
- Includes chocolate baubles, a solid Santa, and a Christmas milk chocolate bar
- Made using premium cocoa
06
Holiday: Mini hand cream bon bon – Fresh Pine
$14.95, Ecoya
Best for: A classic Christmas scent
Those who have smelt Ecoya’s Fresh Pine know how quintessentially festive it is. With notes of crisp forest woods and a hint of spice, this bon bon containing a mini hand cream is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
Key features:
- Includes mini Fresh Pine hand cream
- Festive green and gold packaging
07
Hair by Sam McKnight Holiday Cool Girl Cracker
$27 , Mecca
Best for: The haircare hero
Turn up to a festive table with one (or more) of these Cool Girl crackers from Sam McKnight’s cult haircare brand, and you’ll be the gift that keeps on giving. Made for recreating effortless, tousled styles with just a spritz, there’s not much this volumising spray can’t achieve when it comes to styling for the season ahead.
Also available at:
- $24.65 at Cult Beauty
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