Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Perfumania Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000880460
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Feb. 02, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,353,636
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 45.6