Consolidated Sales Rise 2% in Q2 2026 for Interparfums

Consolidated sales rose 2% for Interparfums in Q2 2026 from $334 million to $341 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, sales also rose 2% from $673 to $686.

Jean Madar, chairman and CEO of Interparfums, said growth in the quarter was driven by an 18% increase in sales by its US-based operations, along with favorable foreign exchange dynamics.

“While we are very pleased with our US performance, it is important to note that in last year’s second quarter US-based results were adversely impacted by a weak innovation program and tariff generated supply chain disruptions,” he said. “Conversely, sales from our European-based operations declined owing to high growth comparisons to the prior year period, continuing headwinds from the war in the Middle East, and a challenging operating environment in Eastern Europe.”

Madar said the fragrance category remains “durable” despite the macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds weighing on consumers and retail partners alike. Sales from European-based operations declined 4% in the 2026 second quarter, reflecting an organic decline of 5% partially offset by a positive foreign exchange impact of 1%. First half sales were down 1%, despite a 3% positive contribution from foreign exchange.

“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,” he said. “The brand’s fragrances have continued 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. Coach fragrance sales declined 8% in the second quarter, reflecting an “exceptionally high” comparison to last year’s second quarter where brand sales grew 42%. Brand sales rose 10% in the first half of 2026 due to strong performance in the US, its primary market. Growth has been driven by strong continued demand across most existing lines and by the first shipments of new extensions in the Coach Woman and Coach Man franchises launched earlier this year.

Montblanc fragrance sales were essentially flat in the second quarter and increased 6% in the first half of the year, driven by favorable exchange rates and the ongoing success of the Montblanc Explorer Extreme line as well as the strength of the Legend franchise which was enhanced by the first quarter launch of Montblanc Legend Elixir. The company plans to launch a third franchise in 2027.