Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer…
As the holiday season approaches, the excitement of counting down to Christmas begins. Advent calendars are a beloved holiday tradition, transforming the days into a delightful journey filled with surprises. Here are the best luxury advent calendars of 2024:
FOR THE WHISKEY AFICIONADO:
WHISKEY HOTEL FLAVIAR ($250)
This beautifully packaged tasting experience, features 24 carefully selected whiskies behind each of the doors, along with two tasting glasses- perfect for tasting a variety of different whiskies. The Guest Tasting Itinerary, created by Flaviar’s expert tasters share the stories and flavor profiles behind each selection. Bonus: Each purchase also comes with a complimentary 12-month Flaviar Black Membership.
FOR THE BEAUTY QUEEN:
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Countdown Calendar ($995)
The ultra-luxurious Maison Francis Kurkdjian Countdown Calendar is a new limited-edition offering the essence of the Maison in a box. The Countdown Calendar includes:
- A Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait de parfum (70 ml)
- A Baccarat Rouge 540 scented body oil (35 ml)
- A trio of 724 precious elixirs (3×4 ml)
- A trio of Es Cap, Au 17 and Rue des Groseilliers scented candles (3×30 g)
- A limited-edition Mon beau Sapin scented candle (95 g)
- A Grand Soir eau de parfum (35 ml)
- An OUD satin mood sparkling oil (200 ml)
- A miniature Aqua Universalis (10 ml)
La Mer Limited Edition La Mer Wonder Express Advent Calendar ($600)
A beautiful assortment of highly-rated La Mer mini skin essentials from La Mer. The advent calendar includes favorites like the Essence Foaming Cleanser, Moisturizing Soft Cream.
AUGUSTINUS BADER THE SUPREME COLLECTION ( $1,780)
Any beauty lover is sure to love to the best of Bader in one limited-edition set. These award winning essentials are powered by TFC8® and backed by over 30 years of research and innovation. All products are also free of gluten, GMOs, parabens, fragrance, SLS, SLES, DEA, heavy metals, talc and petroleum/paraffin/mineral oil. The Advent Calendar contains:
- The Rich Cream (50ml)
- The Cream (50ml)
- The Body Cream (200ml)
- The Essence (100ml)
- The Serum Nomad (30ml)
- The Eye Cream Nomad (15ml)
- The Retinol Serum Nomad (30ml)
- The Face Oil (30ml)
- The Cream Cleansing Gel (100ml)
- The Lip Balm
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LOVER:
La Maison du Chocolat’s 2024 Holiday Glow Advent Calendar ($95)
Chocolatier La Maison du Chocolat was founded by more than 40 years ago in Paris and each chocolate is made, coated, decorated, and boxed by hand. The advent calendar is a node to a whimsical winter wonderland, packaged in a stunning dark blue star meant to embody the starry night sky and a constellation of different flavors.
Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer that has been published in over 50 publications including Huffington Post, Just Luxe, Sherman's Travel, Ocean View, Luxury Lifestyles UK, USA Today and more. (Disclosure: Kimberly is under contract with Casa Del Sol Tequila).