Click here www.helixsleep.com/alexandria for up to $200 off your Helix Sleep mattress plus two free pillows! Sleep as cozy as me and Wren with #helixsleep EDIT! Oh no I think I totally messed up the notes of the perfumes when I put them on the screen😩 I am a terrible perfume review and Im sorry! Hey guys! So today we have a calendar with no repeats! (Because I didn't do it last year) But I'm a little upset with the "value" they claimed the calendar had. What do you guys think? Let me know! Love ya💖
Alexandria it is of the utmost importance that you please answer this question because I know so many of your viewers would like to hear it as well. Your hair is gorgeous is that a permanent wave. If so what's it called and can those of us with long hair get one. I just love it. I'm just asking if it's permanent because it looks like it would be so time-consuming to achieve on your own. Also was checking out your Instagram for a wedding picture. Will you be posting?
I think this calendar was supposed to be for bombshell fans!! I know I personally used to only wear that scent so I would have loved something like this
We don’t have VS in my country but I’ve had had access to body splashes and stuff and I like them as well as the perfumes but whenever I listen to the mean girls quote “u smell like a baby prostitute” VS perfumes ALWAYS come to mind as the perfect definition.
@@dixierae3442 yes, I so hope she answers. I have thin long hair & it's super straight which makes it look worse. Because it is type 1a it has only ever held a curl for longer then a few hours when I had a perm. I need to know what's going on too, it looks so beautiful!!
Wait til she sees Chanel’s! It’s the exact same as last year! My friend works in the cosmetic industry and told me ‘don’t buy anything until AFTER Christmas. It will be dirt cheap!’
I personally loved the M.A.C advent calendar this year but too bad I couldn't afford it and then their wad the drunk elephant skin care loaded into a cooler chest that was so cool but again sucks I couldn't afford it so maybe in another lifetime☺💃💖
Glossybox is pretty fantastic this year. I got it on sale for $55 and got over $55 value in the first 2 days! I am happy that I bought that one. Now VS is bad and that price is insane! However your hair looks so beautiful, shiny and healthy. Wow!
I got a Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate advent calendar, and the joy of having a lil chocolate everyday is worth more than the value of all of these beauty advent calendars combined
I feel like this advent calendar should have had the full size perfume as the final day. I understand wanting to start with a bang, but I'd rather have the biggest thing as the final day like a lead up instead of a let down.
If it makes the poor value of this calendar sting a little less, bombshell perfume is actually a decent alternative to bug spray. There is note in it that drives them away and you don’t have to smell like nasty traditional bug spray
I couldn't be more proud of you Alexandria if I was your own mama. It is so refreshing to see a UA-camr speak her mind without trying to blow smoke up the hoo-ha of these big companies. I have watched so many Advent calendar openings where they act like what they find inside is literally a spiritual awakening and I become so disgusted I can't even make my way through. This really is an amazing service that you're providing your viewers. We get to have the very best time watching you open them but the message is clear which ones we should purchase and which ones we shouldn't. It takes a lot of Courage to talk turkey the way you do. I've been watching you since the very beginning and I am more impressed by you every year. You have a very wonderful Christmas with your new hubby. Big hugs.
"they act like what they find inside is literally a spiritual awakening" - Bahahahhaa this is the absolute truth! I like watching her opening a calendar then find someone else open the same. Super hilarious!!!
@@elizabetherne556 this is one way for consumers to find a out via the influencers. Alex does us a great service and with great humour and honesty... And 😩 she has to pay for it too. That's a lot of money for her and I hope she makes ten x back... Truly because this is how we consumers can learn Not To Buy the flops. Thanks to her - those wanting to be spared can be unless they already purchased. VS was different in beginning and still some nice items. This isn't one. It's cute and way to pricey. It's like many that are a novelty. Sadly, that's what so many have become. At least it's not stickers and eight bath bombs with cardboard samples or stretchy logo plasti bracelets. Point well made... For dollar to dollar one can order items they like and package nicely. Maybe it pays for the box? The pink bottle with a 🎀
@@barbaratatton3855 what I meant is she is one influencer we can trust. Most are bought and paid for. I enjoy the real people influencers. And yes, this advent calendar season is super expensive. I’m very appreciative of the fact she buys them herself and gives us an honest review. I love the rants. Because she’s correct. If they want to command such high dollar for these, they need to step up what’s included. I’m steering clear of these beauty box ones. Although my daughter tagged me in a cheese one from Costco that looks awesome.
"Corporate greed wrapped up with a red bow" should've been your tag line for this video! Sorry you were ripped off, but definitely appreciate the breaking down of prices. I live for these exposé style videos!
I would have to agree 1000000% with you both. It looks so full and healthy. Wow. I need to know what your using so I can try and give a little bit of life to my flat and thin hair!! ❤️😍
Their fragrances and lip gloss sets are 50 percent off right now. So you can get 5 full size lip glosses for 18 and 4 small size body mists for 15 which is far more than what's in this box. 🤣
The other nearly $100 was the cost of the perfume shapes advent calendar. 😂😂😂 They expect you to hold onto it and appreciate it for being a well made fun shaped box.
I haven’t done the math, but I wonder if they added up the prices of the full sizes to get the supposed value and then just only gave the smaller sizes away. That’s the only thing I can think of to explain how they got that number beyond just pulling it out of thin air. 😅
Nah, they charge a ridiculous amount for the travel/mini sizes compared to the full sizes. I'm in Canada, so my numbers are in CAD, but a 1.7oz of the Bombshell Intense is $80 while a rollerball of it is 0.23oz for $27. That means you're getting a little more than 13.5% of the amount for 34% the price, or in other words, paying 2.5 times more per oz for the mini size. So going off the $60 for the full size amount, each 0.25oz mini is actually "worth" $20.25. I'm sure they're doing similar math for the candles to inflate their value.
This is why my Grandma Patty may she rest in peace never wanted a gift that wasn't a box of Whitman's or Russell Stovers, she'd take popcorn tins too. She said everything else wasn't worth it. Thanks for sharing, Victoria's Secret is that they con people into paying more for their products than they'd ever be worth.
I opted for a coffee advent calendar from Walmart and a popcorn tin. I know I'll like it and use it. Everything else seems like a con for sure. Your grandma sounds like my grandma. I get her Russel's stovers chocolate for every holiday. Edit: May your grandma Patty rest in peace 🕊️
You’re not wrong! I have this calendar and did the math too. My calculations were almost the exact same as yours! I was so glad I bought mine on sale and actually got somewhat of a discount on the items inside, definitely not a value at full price.
On the sephora scale of advent calendars (one being the treat calendar for the puppers and 10 being Chanel) this one is a solid 7. No stickers, no single pills, no coupons. It’s terrible but they did not reach for the prize of ‘worst of the worst.’
Yassssss! Hey Married lady! I am LOVING the curls! Unfortunately, you know us southerners are mad when we break out the "dadgum"! 🤣🤣🤣 I've said it before, I watch alot of these advent calendar unboxings and the only ones I've seen so far that I'd buy were Look Fantastic and Asos.
i wonder if some of these items going in advent calendars are the 'imperfect' items, the ones they could not sell individually but could be shoved in a box and sold as a mystery
I discovered Alexandria a little bit ago and have been binge watching all the advent vids. My favorite comment by A is the Chanel “911, I would like to report a robbery!” Alexandria you are a hoot AND a holler! PS: my profile pic is of my little tripod Boston Terrier named Squidgy! Bosties are the Best! PSS: hope you get the Christmas card I sent ya💜
It's not honest imo but they often calculate the value based on full sized prices. My guess is that $265 is what it would cost to buy all of these products individually, in store, without access to the smaller sizes.
Does anyone else remember when Victoria decreased actually had makeup?? Not just lipglosses but u remember them having pallets, eyeshadows,blushes, and bronzers. They had some of the bestttt high lighters♡♡♡
As much as I want you to open one amazingly fantastic box I have to admit that your rants are the best thing to ever happen to UA-cam lol. I laughed so hard at this one, especially you rubbing it like a genie's lamp, that I'm crying
Every year I think about buying an advent calendar from somewhere but then I watch Alexandria’s videos and realise I’m better off without. Better to swap a “home made” advent calendar with a friend/loved one. There are so many boxes and bags you can buy to do it these days, you both decide on a price, and you know you’re going to get something you like, something specific to you, and you’re going to get value with all the sales that happen at Christmas time. And it’s still a surprise!
I love your rants! I don't like that these calenders are rip offs. So you have every right to be upset. Always love seeing the boys because they are just cute as can be. Hope your day is going much better!
This, with number one being a full bottle of perfume, is the Only advent calendar I've ever seen that I believe would work better if you opened it backwards (like a countdown, sort of like 'one more day until Christmas!' instead of going up), because getting the full bottle for the last day would be pretty cool, even if it wasn't a surprise. But, it's the only one I've ever seen that should be opened that way
I heard the dior one was worse this year. like there was a candle and then a separate door had the lid for it 😬 edit: Jackie Aina opened it on tiktok AND it cost $3500 🤢
Just started following you! Completely addicted to your advent unboxings! Quick hack, when you have a crap ton of scents that you are smelling, have a jar of coffee beans nearby (I think even an open k-cup will work lol!) Sniff between fragrances. It'll clear your sinuses so you can fully smell the individual scents. And congrats on the upcoming wedding! ❤️
Alexandria, I am so sorry you're having to deal with so many terrible calendars, but I really appreciate that you're taking the time to show that they're just rip-offs. Hopefully, fewer people will buy them and just be ripped off. It's insane that they're selling this calendar for $170!!!
So I work at Victoria secret, and those little perfumes are actually the same as the rollerballs. I believe the mini perfumes she has hold more product actually at .25 fl oz and rollerballs look bigger but only hold .23 fl oz. So each of those little perfumes would usually cost 20$ just like the rollerballs.
You get a kick out of unboxing every single advent calendar that you KEEP ordering! Lol. There is your value. And keeping all of us entertained of course. But of course.
Alexandria please, grace is with a good advent calendar unboxing as a palate cleanser from all these abysmal calendars you've trudged through so far 😭 Seriously though, I always appreciate your critical attitude. I remember when advent calendars used to be getting something of value for your money.
I love how your puppers have grown from ambivalence about the calendar initially, to butt wiggles and jumpies at the sight of it 🥰 Warms the heart. This VS calendar in particular, is a prime example of shoving the stuff no one wants into a (pretty ugly) box with a big bow. Pat McGrath is doing the same with her Star Wars encased palette that has been on sale forever. Her outer packaging is prettier than this bottle monstrosity, but the comparison applies.
Oh man. She brought out the notebook and I ran to get my tea 🍵 That was really awful. They make so many products that could have been awesome in there. Sad but I was happy to see the bonus unboxing 🐾
I would recommend the Cheese Advent calendar, sold at Sam's Club, but as my husband and I experienced last year they recycle the same 9 cheeses over and over. Just saw that one of my relatives was sharing that Costco has a 12 day Wine Advent Calendar, would love to see that one sampled on here!!
Bombshell is one of their oldest scents they have and I’ve owned so many bottles lol they practically give that scent away now. Most of their perfumes smell the exact same these days, but when I was younger I ate it up lol
Bombshell is one of my favorite smells. I get so many compliments when I wear it. I don’t think it it has any floral smell… however there’s something about it that I absolutely love. I can’t wear floral or rose they both give me headaches. I love this series. They make me feel like I’m NOT missing out. 😊
The doggos getting their treats is steadily becoming my favorite part of these videos! I love advent calendars but these companies are surely going insane!!!
Edit: did this before you got to the breakdown at the end 🤦♀️ Because I was curious I did some googling... Full size perfume - £38 Mini perfume set of 4 - £40 Candle - £7/£12.80 (second hand as they seem to be part of a gift set which is about £35 for 4) Similar keyring secondhand - £3.50 (victoria secret sell actual mini purse keychains for £10) Lipgloss - £10 Everything currently 3 for 2 on the website (UK).
I googled the prize in the netherlands for the full time bombshell perfume and it is between 80€ and 120€ depending on the shop. I was like “okay, 50% of the price… sounds legit” and then you said 59$ and I was like “oh nooooo, VS what you doing”
Thank you for calling it like it is! These overprice Advent calendars are a direct result of corporate greed, and customers are being swindled out of money, and not receiving fairly priced products!
I love watching your channel as you give honest opinions on stuff, including these overpriced Advent calanders. I love binge watch all your old Advent calander roast as its - 5 in Scotland where I am, so it's a good day to sit and watch Advent calander roasting.
"It's a daddgum bedazzled Keychain"....I said the same thing when you pulled it out of the drawer....LOL! This calendar looks like a bunch of items from $5 below that they threw labels on and shoved into paper shredded stuffed drawers. $170??????
Since I know a bit more about perfume prices I'll say the average mini replica bottle is around $27 to $32. This is about $2 more than the average travel size (the tube perfumes) which are typically $25-30. Perfume from every company cost is higher per oz when it's smaller.
That's what I was going to say. You pay a premium for travel/trial size in nearly anything and perfume is even worse, especially when it's a replica bottle.
@@justanotherjessica it's a pretty universal number too as Indy/small online only shops match those prices. I wonder what the labor cost is and how the math works out.
The price doesn’t add up to $265 because realistically, miniature sizes of products don’t cost exactly the percentage that they are of the full size product. Because packaging (likely the main cost to the company on these items) is not cheaper for smaller items, it’s probably close to similar. So the candle being 1/4 of the size if priced individually would probably be priced closer to half the price of the full, not a quarter of it. Same for the perfumes, but even more so. Miniature perfumes are not usually that much cheaper than full size.
ngl i love the rant and the advent calendars, but somehow i feel like the best advent calendar this year is going to be the one your dogs open. Not even mad that theirs is going to be the best, them opening it each day at the end of the vid makes me smile. :)
I saw another UA-camr create her own TJMaxx/Marshalls advent calendar and then she made it a giveaway. I'd love to see what you could create with a hundred dollar budget.
I honestly love Victoria Secret as it’s connected to sooo many memories for me so I thus love the brand. 🥰 With that being said they have sadly cheapened and become less quality over the years. I’d say you’d get more bang for your buck buying the full sized products on sale and make your own large gift box for your fellow vs lover. Thanks for the unboxing it was fun.
Oh my lord. The "value" of the calendar definitely was not there. This was so refreshing to watch. Thank you for being so honest about all of your unboxings, especially the advent calendars. So many beauty influencers are disingenuous when unboxing and pretend as if they like everything in these calendars, however you tell the truth! Much respect! Ps your hair looks AMAZING in this video!
I make/sell candles, that Bombshell Seduction candle looks more like a candle I'd get at Dollar Tree, not VS. It took me a few tries to get a cohesive pour and master a smooth top but you'd think if a dunce like me can make a smooth candle, a factory should be able to lol
Can we take a moment to just appreciate how nice and funny and beautiful Alex is. Like damn how are u just walk-in around the earth like one of us??? Literal goddess
Haven't finished the video yet, just wanted to say that your hair looks g o r g e o u s so whatever you did with it had a great result, it looks so soft and really suits you!
Thanks for the perfume scent notes, Allie, cuz I just had the joy of looking up what the hell "chypre" means. People that write fragrance notes really are doing too much, ya know? They must be the same people that write the tasting notes on bottles of wine😅 Love the curls, btw!! Edit: And no, you don't wanna know where musk comes from...
Bahahaha I totally agree!!! The only people in the naming game I have massive respect for are the people who name nail polishes. They are wild but usually super fitting
@@katholeenloveit8923I love pun names or cutesy/funny names on nail polishes. Like “move to the beet” (beetroot red colour), “one in a melon” (rockmelon orange-ish colour) etc
@@katholeenloveit8923 Yes!! Nail polish names are the best! I love going through the Polish Pickup site every month to see what names everyone came up with
They use ambergris in perfume. It comes from the digestive system of sperm whales. So technically it's whale vomit. That and where musk comes from, gotta make you think carefully where you put that perfume 😏
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EDIT! Oh no I think I totally messed up the notes of the perfumes when I put them on the screen😩 I am a terrible perfume review and Im sorry!
Hey guys! So today we have a calendar with no repeats! (Because I didn't do it last year) But I'm a little upset with the "value" they claimed the calendar had. What do you guys think? Let me know! Love ya💖
Pretty sure you overwhelm yourself with Advent calendars EVERY YEAR 🤣🤣🤣 But we’re 100% here for it❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Alexandria it is of the utmost importance that you please answer this question because I know so many of your viewers would like to hear it as well. Your hair is gorgeous is that a permanent wave. If so what's it called and can those of us with long hair get one. I just love it. I'm just asking if it's permanent because it looks like it would be so time-consuming to achieve on your own. Also was checking out your Instagram for a wedding picture. Will you be posting?
I think this calendar was supposed to be for bombshell fans!! I know I personally used to only wear that scent so I would have loved something like this
We don’t have VS in my country but I’ve had had access to body splashes and stuff and I like them as well as the perfumes but whenever I listen to the mean girls quote “u smell like a baby prostitute” VS perfumes ALWAYS come to mind as the perfect definition.
@@dixierae3442 yes, I so hope she answers. I have thin long hair & it's super straight which makes it look worse. Because it is type 1a it has only ever held a curl for longer then a few hours when I had a perm. I need to know what's going on too, it looks so beautiful!!
you know what, i didn’t think last years advent calendar season would be dethroned as the worst we’ve seen but somehow this years is atrocious😭
And she probably won't do that joke of Dior calander
Maybe she's saving the best for last?
Honestly last year had some actual bangers though but this year is very very meh
Honestly, the supply chain issues are worse now than they were last year
Wait til she sees Chanel’s! It’s the exact same as last year! My friend works in the cosmetic industry and told me ‘don’t buy anything until AFTER Christmas. It will be dirt cheap!’
You know, if your whole channel was nothing but advent calendars I wouldn’t be mad…I’d watch them all year long
My husband doesn't watch any other makeup UA-camrs with me, but he loves joining me for Alexandria's advent calendar videos!!
One of my highlights of the year, I get so excited when it’s time for her to start reviewing them.
Exactly 😂
I think she would go mad. Lol 😂
💯 FACTS
"Companies have lost their dang ole minds" has got to be the best summary of the advent calendar industry 😆 🤣 👏 🙌
I personally loved the M.A.C advent calendar this year but too bad I couldn't afford it and then their wad the drunk elephant skin care loaded into a cooler chest that was so cool but again sucks I couldn't afford it so maybe in another lifetime☺💃💖
Glossybox is pretty fantastic this year. I got it on sale for $55 and got over $55 value in the first 2 days! I am happy that I bought that one.
Now VS is bad and that price is insane! However your hair looks so beautiful, shiny and healthy. Wow!
Eh, I've chocolate with nuts, filled with spirits. It's damn fantastic. ;)
I agree hummingbird Chen craziness and the prices of everything are out of this world
I got a Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate advent calendar, and the joy of having a lil chocolate everyday is worth more than the value of all of these beauty advent calendars combined
Omg...I didn't even know they made those! 😋 Yum!
I feel like this advent calendar should have had the full size perfume as the final day. I understand wanting to start with a bang, but I'd rather have the biggest thing as the final day like a lead up instead of a let down.
I agree! It seems to be a trend with most advent calendars. They should really save the best for last
sometimes calendars are designed to count down from 24 to 1 instead which is a little silly if there’s no mention of it anywhere!
@@remjoli It wasn't behind a door, so it was definitely meant to be the first day.
idk i think receiving 4 mini bombshells then a gigantic version of the same scent on the last day would feel insulting somehow....
@@diamondinmyeye6160 oh yea definitely! I meant to reply to the comment about it being a trend. This calendar kinda sucked haha
Honestly at this point, Wren and Tator have the best advent calendar 🤣
You have the worst time with these calendars!! Aww honey!!
If it makes the poor value of this calendar sting a little less, bombshell perfume is actually a decent alternative to bug spray. There is note in it that drives them away and you don’t have to smell like nasty traditional bug spray
OMG 😂🔥
It’s the vanilla lol. You can use vanilla extract as a natural bug repellent! :)
How hilarious & good to know! 😆
@@spookyceratopsFascinating what deters bugs!
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I couldn't be more proud of you Alexandria if I was your own mama. It is so refreshing to see a UA-camr speak her mind without trying to blow smoke up the hoo-ha of these big companies. I have watched so many Advent calendar openings where they act like what they find inside is literally a spiritual awakening and I become so disgusted I can't even make my way through. This really is an amazing service that you're providing your viewers. We get to have the very best time watching you open them but the message is clear which ones we should purchase and which ones we shouldn't. It takes a lot of Courage to talk turkey the way you do. I've been watching you since the very beginning and I am more impressed by you every year. You have a very wonderful Christmas with your new hubby. Big hugs.
"they act like what they find inside is literally a spiritual awakening" - Bahahahhaa this is the absolute truth! I like watching her opening a calendar then find someone else open the same. Super hilarious!!!
She’s buying them. A lot of influencers are getting them sent to them for free. So they have to just say good things.
Ditto
@@elizabetherne556 this is one way for consumers to find a out via the influencers. Alex does us a great service and with great humour and honesty... And 😩 she has to pay for it too. That's a lot of money for her and I hope she makes ten x back... Truly because this is how we consumers can learn Not To Buy the flops. Thanks to her - those wanting to be spared can be unless they already purchased. VS was different in beginning and still some nice items. This isn't one. It's cute and way to pricey. It's like many that are a novelty. Sadly, that's what so many have become. At least it's not stickers and eight bath bombs with cardboard samples or stretchy logo plasti bracelets. Point well made... For dollar to dollar one can order items they like and package nicely. Maybe it pays for the box? The pink bottle with a 🎀
@@barbaratatton3855 what I meant is she is one influencer we can trust. Most are bought and paid for. I enjoy the real people influencers. And yes, this advent calendar season is super expensive. I’m very appreciative of the fact she buys them herself and gives us an honest review. I love the rants. Because she’s correct. If they want to command such high dollar for these, they need to step up what’s included. I’m steering clear of these beauty box ones. Although my daughter tagged me in a cheese one from Costco that looks awesome.
“Rub the top and a genie pops out and grants you three wishes” 🤣
I love advent calendar season
you know, all the best holiday spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, Alexandria unboxing a crap calendar... XD
"Corporate greed wrapped up with a red bow" should've been your tag line for this video! Sorry you were ripped off, but definitely appreciate the breaking down of prices. I live for these exposé style videos!
Despite being full sized, the lip glosses aren't really worth $14.95 as they are ALWAYS on SALE.
I’ve actually paid full price for them a few times.
@Noelle Alexandria Sometimes you just need a gloss and when you do, full price is a small price to pay! 😀
I don’t even wear lipgloss and I buy them every time they’re so cheap
Yep! Used to work at VS, always had deals for them. People just never bought them :/
“It’s a keychain.” My favorite Advent calendar unboxing moment returns! 😂
The pause as her spidey sense kicked in had me in stitches XD
Alex spitefully crunching in the numbers and doing math is one of my favorite things about these advent calendars
I seriously think she needs to curate her own advent calendar!! It'd be the best on the market!! Love the commentary so much!! 😄😀😄😄
I completely agree! Fingers crossed we can buy it next year!!!!
That is an excellent idea, I would purchase one that she curated!!! It would have beauty awesome things and would have VALUE!!!!!!!
Shut up and take my money!! I'd buy that in a heartbeat!!
YASSSSS
Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous! I love the curls and waves.
Looks so so good on her!!
I would have to agree 1000000% with you both. It looks so full and healthy. Wow. I need to know what your using so I can try and give a little bit of life to my flat and thin hair!! ❤️😍
Agree! Soft curls look so good on her!
Their fragrances and lip gloss sets are 50 percent off right now. So you can get 5 full size lip glosses for 18 and 4 small size body mists for 15 which is far more than what's in this box. 🤣
Oh hell i love thier flavored lip glosses👏
Holiday tradition, Advent calendars with Alexandria!!
The other nearly $100 was the cost of the perfume shapes advent calendar. 😂😂😂 They expect you to hold onto it and appreciate it for being a well made fun shaped box.
I haven’t done the math, but I wonder if they added up the prices of the full sizes to get the supposed value and then just only gave the smaller sizes away. That’s the only thing I can think of to explain how they got that number beyond just pulling it out of thin air. 😅
I'm convinced this is it.
I’m convinced they count the cost of the custom box and then up charge for it. Here is your $100 cardboard perfume bottle! Yay! *snort*
Nah, they charge a ridiculous amount for the travel/mini sizes compared to the full sizes. I'm in Canada, so my numbers are in CAD, but a 1.7oz of the Bombshell Intense is $80 while a rollerball of it is 0.23oz for $27. That means you're getting a little more than 13.5% of the amount for 34% the price, or in other words, paying 2.5 times more per oz for the mini size. So going off the $60 for the full size amount, each 0.25oz mini is actually "worth" $20.25. I'm sure they're doing similar math for the candles to inflate their value.
yeah honestly, comparing the value to the full sizes ..
This is why my Grandma Patty may she rest in peace never wanted a gift that wasn't a box of Whitman's or Russell Stovers, she'd take popcorn tins too. She said everything else wasn't worth it. Thanks for sharing, Victoria's Secret is that they con people into paying more for their products than they'd ever be worth.
I opted for a coffee advent calendar from Walmart and a popcorn tin. I know I'll like it and use it. Everything else seems like a con for sure. Your grandma sounds like my grandma. I get her Russel's stovers chocolate for every holiday.
Edit: May your grandma Patty rest in peace 🕊️
Perfume shaped advent calendar still gives me second hand PTSD 😂
I am so glad the puppers get added to these. Their treat calendar has value! Hugs to you for going through all of this for us.
You’re not wrong! I have this calendar and did the math too. My calculations were almost the exact same as yours! I was so glad I bought mine on sale and actually got somewhat of a discount on the items inside, definitely not a value at full price.
On the sephora scale of advent calendars (one being the treat calendar for the puppers and 10 being Chanel) this one is a solid 7. No stickers, no single pills, no coupons. It’s terrible but they did not reach for the prize of ‘worst of the worst.’
Yassssss! Hey Married lady! I am LOVING the curls! Unfortunately, you know us southerners are mad when we break out the "dadgum"! 🤣🤣🤣 I've said it before, I watch alot of these advent calendar unboxings and the only ones I've seen so far that I'd buy were Look Fantastic and Asos.
I second the Look Fantastic one. I'm enjoying the mix of skincare/makeup/hair/home and happy that it's different from last year.
i wonder if some of these items going in advent calendars are the 'imperfect' items, the ones they could not sell individually but could be shoved in a box and sold as a mystery
I discovered Alexandria a little bit ago and have been binge watching all the advent vids. My favorite comment by A is the Chanel “911, I would like to report a robbery!” Alexandria you are a hoot AND a holler! PS: my profile pic is of my little tripod Boston Terrier named Squidgy! Bosties are the Best! PSS: hope you get the Christmas card I sent ya💜
Thank goodness for tater and wren being the cutest little pups to cheer us up after these AWFUL calenders QwQ
@@kieira I assume the names of her dogs
@@amemelia Ahhh I see, I thought the comment was about some other advent calendar hahaha, thank you
I see Alexandria post, and I do not hesitate. I love advent calendar season!
Can we just pause for a few minutes to talk about how great your hair looks today? Love your videos!
It's not honest imo but they often calculate the value based on full sized prices. My guess is that $265 is what it would cost to buy all of these products individually, in store, without access to the smaller sizes.
Does anyone else remember when Victoria decreased actually had makeup??
Not just lipglosses but u remember them having pallets, eyeshadows,blushes, and bronzers.
They had some of the bestttt high lighters♡♡♡
As much as I want you to open one amazingly fantastic box I have to admit that your rants are the best thing to ever happen to UA-cam lol. I laughed so hard at this one, especially you rubbing it like a genie's lamp, that I'm crying
Every year I think about buying an advent calendar from somewhere but then I watch Alexandria’s videos and realise I’m better off without. Better to swap a “home made” advent calendar with a friend/loved one. There are so many boxes and bags you can buy to do it these days, you both decide on a price, and you know you’re going to get something you like, something specific to you, and you’re going to get value with all the sales that happen at Christmas time. And it’s still a surprise!
I love your rants! I don't like that these calenders are rip offs. So you have every right to be upset. Always love seeing the boys because they are just cute as can be. Hope your day is going much better!
This, with number one being a full bottle of perfume, is the Only advent calendar I've ever seen that I believe would work better if you opened it backwards (like a countdown, sort of like 'one more day until Christmas!' instead of going up), because getting the full bottle for the last day would be pretty cool, even if it wasn't a surprise. But, it's the only one I've ever seen that should be opened that way
weird choice for sure, bc everything after just looks like a disappointment lmao
It does make you wiidner if it was meant to be a countdown. Regardless, it's disappointing.
Next year i'd love to see you do the Swarovski and Louboutin calendars (if you don't already have them) :)
Idk about the Louboutin one, but the Swarovski one?!...are you just wanting to watch the world burn?
The Swarovski was so bad!
I heard the dior one was worse this year. like there was a candle and then a separate door had the lid for it 😬
edit: Jackie Aina opened it on tiktok AND it cost $3500 🤢
Celinaspookyboo did the Swarovski one and it was horrible.
I love the bombshell intense. The scent will actually get deeper the longer you wear it. Not overpowering, just a little bit more.
A nighttime video is what I needed right now! 🎉👏😍
Ripoff!!!
Just started following you! Completely addicted to your advent unboxings!
Quick hack, when you have a crap ton of scents that you are smelling, have a jar of coffee beans nearby (I think even an open k-cup will work lol!) Sniff between fragrances. It'll clear your sinuses so you can fully smell the individual scents.
And congrats on the upcoming wedding! ❤️
The year can never be complete without these advent calendar openings
Alexandria, I am so sorry you're having to deal with so many terrible calendars, but I really appreciate that you're taking the time to show that they're just rip-offs. Hopefully, fewer people will buy them and just be ripped off. It's insane that they're selling this calendar for $170!!!
So I work at Victoria secret, and those little perfumes are actually the same as the rollerballs. I believe the mini perfumes she has hold more product actually at .25 fl oz and rollerballs look bigger but only hold .23 fl oz. So each of those little perfumes would usually cost 20$ just like the rollerballs.
The value breakdowns at the end of your unboxing is what I'm here for. Love this 💖
You get a kick out of unboxing every single advent calendar that you KEEP ordering! Lol. There is your value. And keeping all of us entertained of course. But of course.
Man. Ranty Alexandria is my favorite. I love your advent calendar videos so much.
Hope you had an amazing wedding! Love advent calendar season with you!
Alexandria please, grace is with a good advent calendar unboxing as a palate cleanser from all these abysmal calendars you've trudged through so far 😭
Seriously though, I always appreciate your critical attitude. I remember when advent calendars used to be getting something of value for your money.
I love how your puppers have grown from ambivalence about the calendar initially, to butt wiggles and jumpies at the sight of it 🥰 Warms the heart. This VS calendar in particular, is a prime example of shoving the stuff no one wants into a (pretty ugly) box with a big bow. Pat McGrath is doing the same with her Star Wars encased palette that has been on sale forever. Her outer packaging is prettier than this bottle monstrosity, but the comparison applies.
Watching Alex rant about this advent calendar is really cathartic to me because it’s comparable to me having a manic episode lmaoo
These are my favorite videos ever ❤ thank you for doing these every single year!!!
Oh man. She brought out the notebook and I ran to get my tea 🍵 That was really awful. They make so many products that could have been awesome in there. Sad but I was happy to see the bonus unboxing 🐾
Tater and Ren being so much Christmas Joy to my life
I would recommend the Cheese Advent calendar, sold at Sam's Club, but as my husband and I experienced last year they recycle the same 9 cheeses over and over.
Just saw that one of my relatives was sharing that Costco has a 12 day Wine Advent Calendar, would love to see that one sampled on here!!
Best time of the year watching Alexandra open advent calendars! 😂
Bombshell is one of their oldest scents they have and I’ve owned so many bottles lol they practically give that scent away now. Most of their perfumes smell the exact same these days, but when I was younger I ate it up lol
Girl I'm LOVING your hair! I hope your honeymoon was fantastic.
Bombshell is one of my favorite smells. I get so many compliments when I wear it. I don’t think it it has any floral smell… however there’s something about it that I absolutely love. I can’t wear floral or rose they both give me headaches. I love this series. They make me feel like I’m NOT missing out. 😊
It would be so fun if you picked your favorite from each calendar to make the ultimate advent calendar!!
The doggos getting their treats is steadily becoming my favorite part of these videos! I love advent calendars but these companies are surely going insane!!!
Love the curly hair (and advent calendar season!!) ❤
I think the best advent calendar has been the one your fur babies are enjoying. They are adorable 🥰
Alexandria's rocking the curls. They look good.
one of the reasons I love watching your videos is that you always check if the value adds up!
the intros to the calendars is so cute! Hope you have had a lovely wedding and scotland trip!
Edit: did this before you got to the breakdown at the end 🤦♀️
Because I was curious I did some googling...
Full size perfume - £38
Mini perfume set of 4 - £40
Candle - £7/£12.80 (second hand as they seem to be part of a gift set which is about £35 for 4)
Similar keyring secondhand - £3.50 (victoria secret sell actual mini purse keychains for £10)
Lipgloss - £10
Everything currently 3 for 2 on the website (UK).
I googled the prize in the netherlands for the full time bombshell perfume and it is between 80€ and 120€ depending on the shop. I was like “okay, 50% of the price… sounds legit” and then you said 59$ and I was like “oh nooooo, VS what you doing”
I love bombshell prefume. I love this Calendar.I will be looking for it for sure.
Thank you for calling it like it is! These overprice Advent calendars are a direct result of corporate greed, and customers are being swindled out of money, and not receiving fairly priced products!
‘Corporate greed wrapped up in a red bow!’, I’m howling 😂😂😂😂. So true!!!
I love watching your channel as you give honest opinions on stuff, including these overpriced Advent calanders. I love binge watch all your old Advent calander roast as its - 5 in Scotland where I am, so it's a good day to sit and watch Advent calander roasting.
"It's a daddgum bedazzled Keychain"....I said the same thing when you pulled it out of the drawer....LOL! This calendar looks like a bunch of items from $5 below that they threw labels on and shoved into paper shredded stuffed drawers. $170??????
Alexandria's hair is just so pretty!!!
I'm sorry, the puppies opening up there calenders is so freaking adorable. I haven't seen anyone else do that.
Since I know a bit more about perfume prices I'll say the average mini replica bottle is around $27 to $32. This is about $2 more than the average travel size (the tube perfumes) which are typically $25-30. Perfume from every company cost is higher per oz when it's smaller.
That's what I was going to say. You pay a premium for travel/trial size in nearly anything and perfume is even worse, especially when it's a replica bottle.
@@justanotherjessica it's a pretty universal number too as Indy/small online only shops match those prices. I wonder what the labor cost is and how the math works out.
Love Love Love Advent Calendar season with Alexandria ❤️❤️❤️
Also love your curly hair!! Hope you’re wedding and honeymoon was amazing ❤
Oh my! That little jump at you and look back at the treats that your little doggo did was ADORABLE!
I love your advent calendar reviews!!
The price doesn’t add up to $265 because realistically, miniature sizes of products don’t cost exactly the percentage that they are of the full size product. Because packaging (likely the main cost to the company on these items) is not cheaper for smaller items, it’s probably close to similar. So the candle being 1/4 of the size if priced individually would probably be priced closer to half the price of the full, not a quarter of it. Same for the perfumes, but even more so. Miniature perfumes are not usually that much cheaper than full size.
I wonder if the $265 value includes the tote you didn’t receive…???🤨
ngl i love the rant and the advent calendars, but somehow i feel like the best advent calendar this year is going to be the one your dogs open. Not even mad that theirs is going to be the best, them opening it each day at the end of the vid makes me smile. :)
I saw another UA-camr create her own TJMaxx/Marshalls advent calendar and then she made it a giveaway. I'd love to see what you could create with a hundred dollar budget.
I honestly love Victoria Secret as it’s connected to sooo many memories for me so I thus love the brand. 🥰 With that being said they have sadly cheapened and become less quality over the years. I’d say you’d get more bang for your buck buying the full sized products on sale and make your own large gift box for your fellow vs lover. Thanks for the unboxing it was fun.
I SO love your advent calendars! 💓
Oh my lord. The "value" of the calendar definitely was not there. This was so refreshing to watch. Thank you for being so honest about all of your unboxings, especially the advent calendars. So many beauty influencers are disingenuous when unboxing and pretend as if they like everything in these calendars, however you tell the truth! Much respect! Ps your hair looks AMAZING in this video!
I make/sell candles, that Bombshell Seduction candle looks more like a candle I'd get at Dollar Tree, not VS. It took me a few tries to get a cohesive pour and master a smooth top but you'd think if a dunce like me can make a smooth candle, a factory should be able to lol
The Bloomingdale’s calendar is my favourite so far. I love high end perfumes!
I’ve never been so early to one of Alexandria’s videos before. I love this advent calendar series & I’ve been binge watching them non stop 🥰
Alexandria I LOVE the curls, they're beautiful and so are you as always
Can we take a moment to just appreciate how nice and funny and beautiful Alex is. Like damn how are u just walk-in around the earth like one of us??? Literal goddess
Puppy advent calendar is a fabulous addition to this.
Haven't finished the video yet, just wanted to say that your hair looks g o r g e o u s so whatever you did with it had a great result, it looks so soft and really suits you!
The bit after the keychain was hilarious, I had to rewind it about three times and cry laugh :D
You are an absolute joy! I love that you open these dang calendars so I do not waste my money! lol
Bloomers 😁😊 Love you! Thanks for the Christmas entertainment!
I don't celebrate Xmas but I definitely celebrate Advent Calendar Season with Alexandria ❤️
Your hair looks so pretty styled that way! Thanks for the much needed cute dog footage 💜
Thanks for the perfume scent notes, Allie, cuz I just had the joy of looking up what the hell "chypre" means. People that write fragrance notes really are doing too much, ya know? They must be the same people that write the tasting notes on bottles of wine😅 Love the curls, btw!!
Edit: And no, you don't wanna know where musk comes from...
Bahahaha I totally agree!!! The only people in the naming game I have massive respect for are the people who name nail polishes. They are wild but usually super fitting
@@katholeenloveit8923I love pun names or cutesy/funny names on nail polishes.
Like “move to the beet” (beetroot red colour), “one in a melon” (rockmelon orange-ish colour) etc
@@katholeenloveit8923 Yes!! Nail polish names are the best! I love going through the Polish Pickup site every month to see what names everyone came up with
agree. I love the scent but thinking about where it comes from, nah
They use ambergris in perfume. It comes from the digestive system of sperm whales. So technically it's whale vomit. That and where musk comes from, gotta make you think carefully where you put that perfume 😏