Interparfums hails robust Q2 2026 despite European sales dip

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 24-Jul-2026

Interparfums Q2 2026 results benefited from significant demand in US, which helped to offset declines in European sales

Interparfums has reported a Q2 2026 sales rise, driven by a solid performance in the US.

The fragrance specialist’s total net sales increased by 2% to US$341m, up from the $334m reported during the same quarter in 2025.

US-based net sales jumped 18%, which benefited from favourable foreign exchange dynamics.

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However, Europe-based sales declined owing to high growth comparisons to the prior year period, with net sales sinking 4% to $231m, down from $241m in Q2 2025.

Ongoing headwinds from the war in the Middle East and a challenging operating environment in Eastern Europe have been cited as the reason for the declines.

The ongoing war in the Middle East, which weighed on Interparfums results, represented a headwind of 3% in the second quarter and 2% for the first six months of the year.

Excluding this effect, organic sales increased 4% in the second quarter and 1% for the first six months.

Jean Madar, Chairman and CEO of Interparfums, said: “The fragrance category remains durable despite the macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds weighing on consumers and retail partners alike.

“We are encouraged by the trajectory of our business at the midpoint of the year and remain

cautiously optimistic about the future, drawing on a long history of performing through uncertainty with an evolving portfolio of exciting brands, disciplined execution, and a pipeline of robust innovation.”

Madar continued: "Jimmy Choo fragrance sales rebounded strongly after a weak first quarter, rising 23% in the second quarter leading to 8% growth in the first half of 2026.

“The brand’s fragrances have continued to gain traction, particularly in the US.

“This performance is supported by the continued success of the I Want Choo women's franchise, launched in 2021, combined with the successful launch of the Jimmy Choo Man Parfum line launched earlier this year.”