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Make the Countdown to the Holidays Extra Fun With These Luxe Advent Calendars 

By Tal Dekel-Daks on October 01, 2020

From cult beauty brands to fine Italian jewelry, delicious chocolate to rare drams of whisky, the countdown to Christmas just got a lot merrier. 

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Bring out the candy canes, put on your coziest cardigan, and queue up the holiday movies. Winter is fast approaching and with it comes time for some of our favorite holiday countdown traditions. And what's a more perfect accompaniment to the holiday countdown than an advent calendar? We're not talking about traditional calendars of yesteryear, these days, advent calendars are a little more indulgent—and we have never needed a daily excuse for a little indulgent festivity more. 

Related: The Best Spirits to Give This Holiday Season

For those of us looking a pre-holiday pick-me-up, we've found an advent calendar for every type of person. From Net-a-Porter's sell-out favorite packed with some of the most exciting beauty and skincare picks, to fine jewelry designer Carolina Bucci's gem-dotted calendar, and rare and delicious drams of whisky from The Spirit Co. Expect only the most luxurious treats behind the doors of this year's most indulgent advent calendars. But you'll need to act fast, these limited-edition releases are known to sell out fast.

Related: What to Get the Most Stylish Gentlemen in Your Life for the Holidays

Keep reading for our favorite picks of luxurious advent calendars to buy this year. 

 
Courteys Net-A-Porter

Net-a-Porter’s 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar

For the luxury beauty junkie, it doesn't get much better than Net-a-Porter's chic monochrome calendar. Each of the 25 drawers reveals a best-selling product from some of the world's most exciting beauty and skincare brands like Charlotte Tilbury's 'Goddess Skin Clay Mask', Le Labo Body Lotion, and Sunday Riley's 'Luna Sleeping Night Oil'. 

To buy: Net-a-porter.com; $300

Related: What to Get the Beauty Guru in Your Life This Holiday Season

Courtesy Flaviar

Flaviar Advent Calendar 2020

Know a whisky enthusiast who's always looking for the next great dam? Behind each of the 24 doors on Flaviar's advent calendar, there's a different mini bottle of premium whisky. Sips span from traditional (think: Scotland, Japan, and the U.S.) but also find hidden gems like sherry-filled whisky from Wales and rye whisky from the Netherlands. Plus, each calendar comes with a Glencairn glass and flavor notes for each drink so there'll be plenty of reading material to mull over with each sip. 

To buy: Flaviar.com; $250

Related: The Best Spirits to Give This Holiday Season

Courtesy Matches Fashion

Carolina Bucci Forte Beads Advent Calendar

For something extra sparkly and special, Italian fine jewelry brand Carolina Bucci's advent calendar reveals 24 neat slide-out drawers, each one with two hand-carved beads in a range of semi-precious stones including jade, tiger’s eye, and amazonite. The calendar also comes with an 18kt gold Florentine Finish bead and gold thread to create your own unique bracelet with. 

To buy: Matchesfashion.com; $913

Courtesy Sur La Table

Charbonnel Et Walker Chocolate And Truffles Advent Calendar

Keep things classic and delicious with Charbonnel Et Walker's Chocolate And Truffles Advent Calendar. Founded in 1875, the brand is one of Britain’s earliest chocolatiers and this colorful calendar is the best way to taste each of the brand's traditional handmade recipes. 

To buy: Surlatable.com; $95

Courtesy Macy's Wine Cellar

Macy's Wine Cellar Wine Lovers' Advent Calendar

After quickly selling out two years in a row, the Wine Lovers’ Advent Calendar is back and ready to bring 24 days of holiday cheer. Behind each of the 24 windows, you’ll find a delightful little quarter-bottle that holds a general glassful of wine from a different winemaker around the world, from prosecco to malbec, and a crisp Italian pinot grigio.

To buy: Macyswinecellar.com; $140

Courtesy Neiman Marcus

Aerin Advent Calendar

Treat yourself to a miniature scent every day in the run-up to the holidays with this beautiful luxury advent calendar from Aerin. The set includes everything from Amber Musk to the sweet scent of Honeysuckle found in Mediterranean Honeysuckle.

To buy: Bloomingdales.com; $240

Courtesy Newby Teas

Newby Japanese Tea Ceremony

If it's a warming cup of tea you're after as soon as the temperature drops, then delve into Newby's Japanese Tea Ceremony advent calendar. The luxury tea brand from London has a few different options this year but this calendar comes in a shimmering gold box and glides open to a watercolor Mount Fuji. Each drawer is packed with different teabags in aromatic blends of black, green, oolong teas and tisanes.

To buy: Newbyteas.us; $95

Courtesy Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury's Bejewelled Chest Of Beauty Treasures

Every year, Charlotte Tilbury delivers a beauty advent calendar that leaves beauty lovers scrambling—and this year is no different. Each bejeweled door reveals one of twelve of the cult brand's best selling products in a mix of travel size and full size, like Charlotte’s infamous Magic Cream, Wonderglow, and the Goddess Skin Clay Mask. 

To buy: Charlottetilbury.com; $200

Courtesy Amara

Wedgwood Porcelain Tree Decoration Advent Calendar

Make tree decorating all the more joyful. This luxury calendar from Wedgwood comes with 24 mini-replicas of Wedgwood’s most iconic pieces, featuring woodland creatures and Christmas classics made in delicate white porcelain with blue detailing. 

To buy: Amara.com; $896

Courtesy The Spirit Co.

The Spirit Co. Old & Rare Advent Calendar

Balvenie 26-year-old, Yamazaki 18-year-old, Caledonian 42-year-old... impress the most serious whisky aficionado with The Spirit Co.'s Old & Rare calendar. It's packed with (you guessed it) old, rare, and exceptionally tasty drams worth thousands—and packaged in an aesthetically-pleasing wax seal. 

To buy: Thespiritco.com; $1,225

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