Yesterday, Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAR) reported record sales for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2025, with consolidated net sales reaching $1.1 billion, up 1% year-over-year. The company attributed the performance to sustained global interest in prestige and luxury fragrances, despite a more selective consumer environment and cautious retailer inventory management.
Jean Madar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, highlighted that European-based operations led growth, with sales rising 5% in the third quarter, following a 21% surge during the same period last year. This was largely driven by the continued success of the Jimmy Choo I Want Choo line, which boosted brand sales by 16% in the quarter and 9% year-to-date. The Lacoste fragrance brand also performed strongly and is on track to reach $100 million in annual sales.
The Coach brand continued its momentum, supported by the launch of Coach Gold, resulting in a 6% increase in quarterly sales and an 18% rise year-to-date. Meanwhile, Montblanc sales slipped 6% year-to-date, though recent launches such as Montblanc Signature Elixir are expected to strengthen performance into 2026.
In the U.S., operations declined 5% in the third quarter, excluding the completed phase-out of Dunhill fragrances. GUESS fragrance sales dipped 3% due to a high comparison base from last year, while Donna Karan/DKNY declined 14% following exceptional growth in 2024. Both brands, however, are anticipated to rebound in the holiday season.
Among newer and fast-growing labels, Roberto Cavalli recorded exceptional momentum with a 44% surge in quarterly sales and 33% growth year-to-date, fueled by launches such as Serpentine and Just Cavalli Give Me Magic. MCM fragrances also saw solid performance, up 6% for the quarter and 9% year-to-date, supported by continued strength of the MCM Collection.
Madar expressed confidence in the company’s resilience amid ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, citing pricing actions and agile brand management as key enablers of future growth. “We expect the full impact of our initiatives to materialize in the fourth quarter and through 2026, as we continue to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and expand market share in the evolving global fragrance landscape,” he said.
