Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. and Transfers From the Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Income Attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. and Transfers from the Noncontrolling Interst [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	$ 10,018	$ 10,433	$ 31,523	$ 28,185
Increase in Inter Parfums, Inc.'s additional paid-in capital for subsidiary share transactions		132	737	194
Change from net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. and transfers from noncontrolling interest	$ 10,018	$ 10,565	$ 32,260	$ 28,379