Segment and Geographic Areas (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 134,206	$ 126,753	$ 374,129	$ 458,048
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	11,113	7,854	26,115	43,365
Total Assets	620,431		620,431		664,058
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(35)	(69)	(95)	(108)
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.				13
Total Assets	(9,094)		(9,094)		(9,075)
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	30,784	28,686	73,718	72,040
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	2,705	2,156	4,042	4,359
Total Assets	80,887		80,887		76,980
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	103,457	98,136	300,506	386,116
Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc.	8,480	5,698	22,073	38,993
Total Assets	$ 548,638		$ 548,638		$ 596,153