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It may only be the final days of October, but it’s already time to be thinking about one of the holiday’s most fun gifting traditions: Advent calendars, a delightful concept that offers a daily surprise in the countdown to December 25.
Many of the most well-known retailers, specializing in everything from beauty to scrumptious chocolates to luxury jewelry, are already offering up exclusive calendars accompanied with warnings that they’re selling out fast. But if you’re already an Advent fan, then you know that this is nothing new. We only have to look at the history of the Aldi cheese and wine calendars, annual offerings that sell out incredibly fast, to know that people take this calendar business very seriously.
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Whether you’re looking to give a gift with 12-24 days of miniature treasures to yourself or a loved one, the list ahead proves there’s something out there for everyone, from coffee aficionados to puzzle lovers to luxury skin care obsessives. Keep reading to claim an Advent calendar just for you or someone you know.
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Bloomingdales
A sampling of luxury scented goods from Diptyque
Twenty-five gorgeously scented treasures wait inside this limited edition Advent calendar by Diptyque, a luxury brand that brings Parisian fragrances to you. This set contains some of the brand's best selling candles, scented shower oils, velvety hand creams and iconic perfumes.
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Bonne Maman
A buffet of fruit spreads from Bonne Maman
Try 23 of Bonne Maman's French-crafted fruit spreads and one honey, each packaged in an adorable mini jar with that recognizable gingham lid. These unique homemade holiday flavors include raspberry chocolate, caramel, cinnamon and more.
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Mignonne Gavigan
An insanely well-priced costume jewelry set from Mignonne Gavigan
This thoughtfully crafted 12-day calendar contains some of Mignonne Gavigan's signature and most luxe jewelry designs, including Mega Madeline earrings and dainty crystal-encrusted necklaces that are exclusive to this Advent collection.
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Anthropologie
A set of 24 mini New Yorker cover puzzles
The New Yorker's official puzzle Advent calendar houses 24 100-piece puzzles, each one depicting a nostalgic New Yorker cover.
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Anthropologie
A fill-it-yourself option from Anthropologie
Complete with 24 empty drawers to fill with gifts, this reusable Anthropologie-exclusive après-ski-themed calendar is a mini Alpine hotel, crafted out of wood. It features the whimsical artwork of Canadian artist Emily Taylor in collaboration with George & Viv, a unique line of perfect-for-gifting products.
You can alternately get a filled George & Viv calendar from Anthropologie in a non-reusable box for $82. That one contains 24 premium samples of beauty products from brands like Butter London, Sunday Riley and Phlur.
You can alternately get a filled George & Viv calendar from Anthropologie in a non-reusable box for $82. That one contains 24 premium samples of beauty products from brands like Butter London, Sunday Riley and Phlur.
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Amazon
A collection of National Geographic gemstones
This engaging calendar, perfect for science-lovers and geology enthusiasts, contains 24 beautifully polished gemstones including agate, green aventurine, tiger's eye and more. The kit also includes five jewelry settings to help receivers create their own unique jewelry pieces.
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Nordstrom
Skin care and makeup favorites from Clarins
Anti-aging eye cream, an Alpine herb-infused foaming cleaner and the brand's famed nourishing lip oil (full-size) are just a few of the beauty wares that can found in this 12-day calendar by Clarins, a French-founded skin care and makeup brand loved for its science-back formulations.
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Lovehoney
Lovehoney's sex toy and flirty accessory collection
The latest launch of Lovehoney's sexy Advent calendar collection has created quite a buzz — in more ways than one. Choose from a 24-day selection of toys, lubes and stimulating accessories meant for couples, including the unrivaled Womanizer toy of clitoral suction fame.
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Jo Malone
A beautifully scented self-care selection from Jo Malone
Hidden away inside this Jo Malone luxury calendar are 25 seasonal surprises from colognes to bath and body miniatures to two beautifully scented full-size candles.
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Charlotte Tilbury
Stunning skin care and makeup favorites from Charlotte Tilbury
Tucked away inside this gorgeously gilded chest of drawers are 12 of Charlotte Tilbury’s most iconic products. The Magic Cream moisturizer, the Matte Revolution lipstick and the Wonderglow face primer are just a few of the rose gold-lacquered items you can find inside.
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Amazon
A tasty selection of natural Tony's Chocolate
Count down to the big day with 25 morsels of Tony's beloved natural chocolate, which has been ethically sourced from cocoa bean farms in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The assorted white, milk and dark chocolates contain delectable add-ins like nougat, caramel, hazelnut and more.
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Revolve
Gorgeously scented votive candles by Voluspa
Voluspa tucks 12 of its bestselling candles into this elegant-looking Advent calendar. Each embossed petite pedestal candle is the perfect way to fill a living room, bathroom or bedroom with indulgent fragrances like white cypress or baltic amber. This set also comes with an exclusive gold-plated wick trimmer to help maintain your candles.
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Sephora
French-formulated beauty goods by L'Occitane
This iconic name in French beauty means renewed skin, silky hair and beautiful-smelling ingredients. Look forward to using the award-winning Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil and an assortment of rich, custard-like hand creams for colder weather in this premium 24-piece calendar by L'Occitane.
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Godiva
Mouthwatering chocolates by Godiva
Chocolate is never a bad idea, especially when it's the gourmet offerings of Godiva. Enjoy 24 different silky smooth chocolates, each with a delicious filling like mint, caramel, rich ganache and sweet fruit.
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Bean Box
A uniquely flavored coffee bean sampler by Bean Box
Wake up each morning on the 12 days leading up to Christmas with a new freshly roasted cup of coffee, each brew featuring unique notes like roasted chestnut and spicy gingerbread. Every pre-measured and specially curated coffee selection makes a full pot.
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Astrid & Miyu
A dainty contemporary jewelry collection from Astrid & Miyu
Astrid & Miyu, the contemporary jewelry brand known for its dainty and stackable designs, is offering three different Advent calendars available in different precious metals. One collection features the brand's bestselling and charm-filled earrings, while the other two boast truly luxe 24-piece selections of statement accessories, cluster bracelets and stacking pieces.
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Amazon
Lego "Star Wars" miniature buildables
Over 24 days, uncover 320 Lego pieces to build nine mini "Star Wars" characters, 10 vehicles and five other mini builds, all exclusively Christmas-themed. Favorites like C-3PO and Darth Vader make an appearance in these detailed and posable Legos that are sure to make any "Star Wars" fan feel like a Jedi.
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Nordstrom
A splurgeworthy beauty set from legendary skin care brand La Mer
This limited edition set by La Mer, the luxury skin brand that pioneered the use of sea kelp and bio-fermentation in skin care, features 12 high-performing and truly indulgent products like the Regenerating Serum, eye concentrate and the famed marine-rich Créme.
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Williams Sonoma
A selection of culinary-centered treats from Williams Sonoma
This Williams Sonoma-exclusive calendar contains 24 days' worth of culinary and kitchen-perfect treats befitting any home cook. A miniature Jacobsen flaked sea salt tin, Olio Santo olive oil and Giusti balsamic vinegar are just some of the goods hidden away inside.
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Sugarfina
24 eye-catching international candies from Sugarfina
Sugarfina's delightful array of long-loved confections are enclosed in this 24-day calendar. Find juicy strawberry jellies, sugar crusted peach bites, dark chocolate and sea salted caramels and ice cream cone gummies.
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WSJ Wine
24 international wines from WSJ Wine
This 24-piece collection contains mini bottles of wines from all around the world. Each day in December, reveal unique and classic wine selections from the famed Tuscany region, Bordeaux or Spain. The company recommends placing your order by Nov. 21 to receive your wine calendar by Dec. 1.
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Miss Maude's
Miss Maude's unique chocolate confections
Twelve of Miss Maude's handmade chocolaty confections can be sampled in this delectable Advent calendar which features exciting and craveable flavors like hot buttered rum, sparkling Champagne and decadent Irish cream, all encased in 60% organic dark chocolate.
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Cask Cartel
A premium bourbon whiskey sampler from Cask Cartel
The ideal gift for the bourbon fan in your life, this 12-dram bourbon and American whiskey sampler from Cask Cartel, a trusted distributor of premium and unique spirits, has tastes of bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey and more from some of the country's best producers. The company also has a 24-dram bourbon sampler as well as a wide selection of whiskey Advent calendars to choose from.
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Food52
An assortment of 96 Whittard of Chelsea tea bags
Tea for two, this 24-day Advent calendar by Whittard of Chelsea contains a total of 96 tea bags showcasing an assortment of fruit infusions, herbal brews, green teas and other classic flavors like Breakfast and English rose.
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In Good Taste
A mini wine bottle sampler from In Good Taste
Not that you need a special occasion to partake in wine o’clock, but if you do, this mini-bottle 24-pack Advent calendar from In Good Taste is the perfect way. The wines run the gamut of full-bodied reds hailing from Italy to crisp rosés from California’s Central Coast. 'Tis the season to get tipsy.
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Food52
A 24-day selection of artisan coffee beans from Onyx Coffee Lab
Each sleeve of this 24-day calendar holds 24 ounces' worth of artisan whole bean coffee that's been mindfully sourced and meticulously roasted. Enjoy fan-favorite blends like Krampus Peaberry and Ethiopia Negusse Nare, each one boasting robust and unique flavor.
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The White Company
Beauty indulgences and self-care essentials from The White Company
The White Company's Advent calendar contains 25 daily indulgences in the form of wellness pick-me-ups, scented votive candles and body care products exclusive to the brand. These beautifully foiled drawers reveal everything from travel to full-sized versions of goodies like mint hand wash, nourishing cloud creams and more.
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