Segment and Geographic Areas (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	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 166,264	$ 171,706	$ 477,187	$ 426,132
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	10,018	10,433	31,523	28,185
Total Assets	496,546		496,546		516,034
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	17,817	16,994	59,066	43,326
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	733	812	3,218	748
Total Assets	64,958		64,958		119,682
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	148,610	154,712	419,423	382,806
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	9,278	9,621	28,300	27,437
Total Assets	440,527		440,527		931,494
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(163)		(1,302)
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	7		5
Total Assets	$ (8,939)		$ (8,939)		$ (19,108)