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Advent Calendar Shopping Has Commenced — Here Are the 10 Best Luxury Ones at Nordstrom, Fit for Every Gifting Budget

Every taste and hyperfixation is honored here: whether your giftee has a soft spot for chocolate or designer lipsticks.

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November 3, 2025, 5:49pm

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While we’re not decking the halls quite yet, the smell of Yuletide is already in the air — meaning you better get to shopping for all the loved ones on your list before the hottest gift selections go out of stock. And while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.

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Nordstrom stands out from the crowd of mega retailers who are offering advent calendars this year, as its selections not only fit squarely into the luxury category but also rep a wide variety of interests: capable of pleasing everyone from chocolate aficionados to candle and beauty enthusiasts.

There’s also absolutely no rule against scoring a 24- or 12-day advent calendar all for yourself: maximizing your indulgence during the month of December by way of opening up little boxes filled with Augustinus Bader skin care favorites or luxury lipsticks, eau de parfums, and darling bag charms courtesy of Christian Louboutin.

Shopping at Nordstrom is always a good idea, even when the holiday season isn’t fast approaching— based on its free shipping and free returns policy, as well as frequent “gift with purchase” add-ons for brands like L’Occitane and the $40-off credit that all new Nordstrom cardholders get treated to. (Not part of the club yet? Joining is an almost-instantaneous process that also grants early access privileges to the retailer’s Anniversary Sale, faster accumulation of Nordstrom points, and beyond.)

Without further ado, here are the ten most worth-it advent calendars to shop at Nordstrom right now, including beauty advent calendars, chocolate advent calendars, jewelry advent calendars, and more. ‘Tis the season of high-value gift bundles featuring the miniaturized versions of everything on your seasonal wishlist.

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L’Occitane Advent Calendar Gift Set

$135

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L’Occitane, beloved for its beauty essentials sourced straight from the South of France, is blessing superfans with a 24-day advent calendar that includes the TikTok-hit Almond Shower Oil, Nourishing Shea Butter Hand Cream, and more — self-care must-haves that are ideal for the winter season, which is when we’re all in need of a little moisture boost. There are so many L’Occitane minis in this box, in fact, that it opens on both sides. At the end of the month, you’re guaranteed to be the new owner of dozens of sumptuously smelling shampoos, shower gels, hair masks, and overnight serums: to use for yourself, achieving healthy locks and glowy skin, or regift to a friend.

Price upon publish date of this article: $135

Palais des Thés 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

$39.90

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If the person on your list has no greater wish than to sit by a warm, crackling fire while nursing a cup of earl grey, gifting them this advent calendar — from the premium tea and teaware brand Palais des Thés — will put you on their nice list. Stocked with 24 whole-leaf teas that beckon to be opened and enjoyed each day of December before Christmas, the set itself doubles as an objet d’art that will beautify the kitchen, bedroom, or wherever else its recipient chooses to park it for the month.

Our favorite part? The calendar is also an educational experience of sorts, seeing as how it comes with 11 surprise panels that grant access to exclusive audio stories about the traditions and legends surrounding all things tea. Chai masala connoisseurs assemble!

Price upon publish date of this article: $39.90

Christian Louboutin Advent Calendar Gift Set

$720

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There’s really nothing more iconic than an advent calendar from Christian Louboutin, a fashion house that epitomizes luxury and high taste. This one comes in a hatbox-inspired container and feels like a fever dream, what with its nine distinct eau de parfums across all scent profiles — from the woodsy to the floral — plus a lipstick case with drop-dead-gorgeous refill options, nail polish, three dainty bag charms to attach to your new Christian Louboutin gold chain (including one that depicts the brand’s quintessential red-soled pump), and beyond.

This is the kind of gift that keeps on giving and is truly worthy of your wife or mom‘s time, ensuring she feels pampered for a month straight and not just on Christmas morning.

Price upon publish date of this article: $720

A sneak peek inside the limited-edition Christian Louboutin advent calendar, available at Nordstrom. Courtesy Nordstrom

Byredo Advent Calendar Set

$955

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A highly popular Nordstrom buy this season with only a few pieces still left in stock, this advent calendar from the beauty brand Byredo is a sight to behold: featuring a tiered structure that puts the bestsellers inside on a pedestal, where they belong. We love that some full-sized products are included, like the Rose of No Man’s Land Body Wash and Blanche Eau de Parfum, which is one of Byredo’s most buzzy scent formulations to date. In addition, you’ll be receiving a wick trimmer, hairbrush, and pocket mirror here to complete both your beauty routine and candle-powered wind-down rituals at home. Trust us, every cent of the advent calendar’s close-to-$1,000 price tag is merited. (Plus, you’ll be receiving even more deluxe samples of Byredo’s eau de parfums with the purchase, because a girl can never have too many perfume bottles!)

Price upon publish date of this article: $955

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Jo Malone Holiday Calendar Gift Set

$495

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Why settle for an advent calendar that has just one kind of product inside when you can have this Jo Malone sampler, bursting at the seams with candles, lip conditioners, body creams, hand washes, colognes, and everything else one needs to level up their beauty game for winter. Every last aspect of this set, from those gold-tinted drawers to the fact that it holds 25 and not 24 gifts inside, channels utter refinement and abundance. It will help you or your giftee get a taste for the finer things in life; after that happens, you won’t be able to stop yourself from going on a full-fledged Jo Malone shopping spree — mark our words!

Price upon publish date of this article: $495

Compartes Winter Fox Chocolate Advent Calendar

$99.95

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Sometimes, nothing can be more magnificent of an experience than biting into a piece of chocolate that transports you to the heights of gustatory pleasure. And gourmet chocolatier Compartes operates on just this philosophy: easily witnessed in its Winter Fox Chocolate Advent Calendar, which boasts an assortment of square chocolates with highly detailed illustrations on them (get ready to come face-to-face with penguins, shooting stars, mistletoe, and a fox by the name of Samson). As for the flavor notes to get excited for? Everything from chocolate orange and spiced gingerbread to pecan pie and blackberry crumble, creating a sweet and unforgettable lead-up to Noel.

Need something to wash all of this goodness down with? There’s nothing like a boozy advent calendar for the task at hand.

Price upon publish date of this article: $99.95

Clarins 12 Day Advent Calendar Set

$96

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French beauty brand Clarins dates all the way back to 1954, but it’s also highly popular in the present day, especially when it comes to top-selling formulas like cleansing milks, lotions, and hydrating cleansers. You’ll be privy to all this (and more!) as part of Clarins’ special-edition, 12-day advent calendar. Coming to you in an aesthetically pleasing box that benefits from the company’s signature red hue, the set houses full-sized versions of the viral Lip Comfort Oil for plump and shine and the Beauty Flash Balm: a true multihyphenate that can be used as a makeup primer, day cream, or face mask whenever your skin needs a refresher.

So too are Clarins makeup favorites, like mini mascaras and lip glosses, present in this advent calendar. It will ensure you feel all the magic of the holidays… and none of the skin dryness that typically accompanies the winter months.

Price upon publish date of this article: $96

Oak Essentials x Jenni Kayne Holiday Calendar Set

$350

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Meet this holiday gift calendar from Oak Essentials, a clean skin care line founded by Jenni Kayne (AKA, the commander in chief of neutral and timeless wardrobe staples). Inside, it holds the keys to starting your journey of brand discovery on the right foot, like Oak Essentials’ famous Moisture Rich Balm, Renew Face Polish, and other topicals — as well as a gua sha for adding lymphatic drainage to your daily to-dos, a wool eye mask for snoozing in style, and cashmere socks… because everyone needs a pair of cashmere socks once cuffing-slash-cozy season rolls around. While the set only has 12 boxes to open, it’s a true value buy, since the goodies inside clock in at over $500 normally.

Price upon publish date of this article: $350

Augustinus Bader The 12 Days of Bader Set

$675

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Stars like Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Meghan Markle, and Dua Lipa have all used Augustinus Bader’s innovative skin care solutions, which are considered the holy grail of red carpet prep by many celebrity makeup artists. The simple reason for this? The brand’s proprietary TFC8 technology works overtime to promote firmer and more radiant skin while aiding in the elimination of fine lines, wrinkles, redness, and other common complexion concerns. If the person you’re shopping for is always scoping out A-listers’ skin care breakdowns, they’ll love you forever after a gift like this: which stars Augustinus Bader heavy hitters like The Rich Cream, the editor-loved The Hydrogel Face Mask, The Eye Cream, and similar offerings that, when used in tandem, will make sure every part of your face is taken care of.

Price upon publish date of this article: $675

Grinch Advent Calendar 12-Piece Jewelry Set With Earrings and Chains

$49.99 $85 41% off

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Yes, the Grinch has his own official jewelry advent calendar, and yes, it’s one you’ll want to get as soon as possible while the Nordstrom pick is seeing a 40-percent discount. The green, grumpy creature might’ve stolen Christmas, but you’ll steal the show and win “gift-giver of the year” when you present the woman in your life with this 12-piece set that allows for no shortage of jewelry stacking options across stud earrings, hoops, necklaces, and bracelets. For those who truly want to go the extra mile when balancing their own accessory equations, there are six charms to be found inside — paying homage to the Grinch, Max, Cindy Lou Who, and the instantly recognizable symbols of Whoville.

Price upon publish date of this article: $49.99

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Meet the Author

Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on the hottest holiday gifts and Nordstrom bestsellers worth investing in.

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