The merry best of 2023's luxury advent calendars

Make the Yuletide luxe.

Nov 28, 2023 1:00pm

While the time is not yet nigh – the one in which booze is free-flowing, soirées are in full swing and the air is somehow sweeter – the advent calendars are almost in use.

After a long year of dedicated hustle, a luxury advent calendar could be just the indulgence you or your near and dear need, to switch gears from a grindset to an out-of-office state of mind.

From luxury beauty to premium Japanese whisky, read on for our curated edit of so-far-released luxury advent calendars that will make the Christmas countdown that bit more luxe.

The best luxury advent calendars to shop in 2023

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NET-A-PORTER the Ultimate Gift set, $545, NET-A-PORTER

The Ultimate Gift Set from NET-A-PORTER is filled with cult classics and bestsellers from the likes of Dr. Barbara Sturm, Charlotte Tilbury and 111Skin.

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2023 wine advent calendar, $150, Laithwaites

Cheers to the silly season with the award-winning spoils of Laithwaites' wine advent calendar. Featuring 23 quarter bottles of vino and a half bottle of Prosecco, there's a Yuletide drink for every budding sommelier.

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Armani Beauty advent calendar, $649, Giorgio Armani Beauty

From the fragrance of Si to the Lip Maestro lipstick, Armani's beauty advent calendar features luxury beauty buys.

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Liquor Loot 2023 advent calendar, $309, Hardtofind

Featuring 24 30ml samples of premium whiskies, mixed spirits and gin, this advent calendar is perfect for sharing a tipple or two during the festive season.

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Gold jewellery advent calendar, from $774, Missoma

Missoma's advent calendar filled with timeless dainty pieces of fine gold jewellery make the 12 days of Christmas all the more shiny.

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True makeup vault, $600, Charlotte Tilbury

While not exactly an advent calendar, this makeup vault gift set featuring 14 full-size cult beauty buys is more than a consolation prize if you missed out on this year's Charlotte Tilbury calendar.

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Clinique 24 Days of Clinique, $300, Adore Beauty

This limited edition skincare and makeup advent calendar from Clinique brings a refined beauty routine to summer.

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The Tea Party Extravaganza luxury advent calendar, $245 (usually $350), T2

Tea parties can abound in December thanks to this T2 advent calendar that, with fine bone china mugs, infusers, candles, sustainably sourced tea and more, boasts all the makings of a luxe tea soirée.

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Old & Rare whisky advent calendar, £999.95 Master of Malt

Featuring 24 rare and well-aged whiskies, this whisky advent calendar is for the adventurous spirit connoisseur. Cheers to the merry season.

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L'ARTISAN PARFUMEUR advent calendar, $700, Selfridges (sold out)

Crafted in France, this perfume advent calendar from luxury French brand L'Artisan Parfumeur fragrances the Yuletide with classic and modern scents.

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Liberty London beauty advent calendar, £250, Liberty (sold out)

Offering 29 coveted beauty buys worth almost $2000 from the likes of Le Labo, Augustinus Bader and Surratt, this Liberty advent calendar is heralded not without reason.

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Papier stationery advent calendar, $200, Selfridges (sold out)

With fountain pens, envelopes, bookmarks and more, this stationery advent calendar from Papier is a writer's delight.

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Godiva 2023 chocolate advent calendar, $75, Godiva (sold out)

Heritage Belgian chocolate maker Godiva released a limited edition advent calendar featuring signature chocolates to make the season that bit sweeter. While the calendar is now sold out, there's no shortage of Christmas boxes to make sweet substitutes.

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Lancôme advent calendar, $349, Adore Beauty (sold out)

Featuring the likes of La Vie Est Belle eau de parfum, Hypnôse mascara and the heralded Advanced Génifique eye cream, Lancôme's beauty advent calendar brings French touch to the season.

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Charlotte's Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets 12-door beauty advent calendar, $300, Charlotte Tilbury (sold out)

Make the Yuletide glowy with the beauty spoils found in Charlotte Tilbury's 2023 beauty advent calendar such as the Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir and Hot Lips 2 in Glowing Jen. Christmas Day glam, sorted.