CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$ 13,177	$ 13,284	$ 40,912	$ 37,052
Other comprehensive income:
Net derivative instrument gain (loss), net of tax	(91)	(87)	(45)	15
Translation adjustments, net of tax	8,279	(19,036)	152	2,346
Comprehensive income (loss)	21,365	(5,839)	41,019	39,413
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests:
Net income	3,159	2,851	9,389	8,867
Other comprehensive income:
Net derivative instrument gain, net of tax	(26)	(19)	(10)	3
Translation adjustments, net of tax	2,142	(4,755)	10	373
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	5,275	(1,923)	9,389	9,243
Comprehensive income(loss) attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	$ 16,090	$ (3,916)	$ 31,630	$ 30,170