Interparfums, Inc.
Acquisitions
5
Major Deals Covered
$108M
Disclosed Deal Value
Interparfums's largest disclosed acquisition here is Rochas for $108M in 2015. This page covers 5 major deals from 2007 to 2026, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.
| Company | Year | Price | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanvin fragrance trademarks | 2007 | Undisclosed | Bought the Lanvin brand rights for fragrances, giving the company a royalty-free owned brand. |
| Rochas | 2015 | $108.0M | Acquired the Rochas fragrance and fashion trademarks from Procter & Gamble. |
| Donna Karan and DKNY fragrance license | 2022 | Undisclosed | Licensed from brand owner G-III, taking over the business from Estée Lauder. |
| Lacoste fragrance license | 2024 | Undisclosed | 15-year worldwide license taking over Lacoste fragrances from Coty, effective January 2024. |
| David Beckham and Nautica fragrance licenses | 2026 | Undisclosed | Two 20-year worldwide licenses signed with Authentic Brands Group in January 2026. |
2026
Two 20-year worldwide licenses signed with Authentic Brands Group in January 2026.
Adds a men's fragrance franchise (full control of David Beckham from April 1, 2028) and a lifestyle brand to U.S. operations.
Transition under way.
2024
15-year worldwide license taking over Lacoste fragrances from Coty, effective January 2024.
Added a large sport-lifestyle brand to the European portfolio.
Now one of the company's major brands.
2022
Licensed from brand owner G-III, taking over the business from Estée Lauder.
Expanded U.S. operations with established franchises such as DKNY Be Delicious.
Managed by U.S. operations.
2015
$108M
Acquired the Rochas fragrance and fashion trademarks from Procter & Gamble.
Added a heritage French brand with no licensing royalty.
Rochas fragrances remain an owned brand.
2007
Bought the Lanvin brand rights for fragrances, giving the company a royalty-free owned brand.
Lanvin became a core owned brand, led by Éclat d'Arpège.
Still part of the European portfolio.
Growth comes from three levers: adding licenses (Lacoste in 2024; David Beckham and Nautica signed in January 2026 with Authentic Brands Group), extending existing ones (GUESS through 2048), and building owned brands with no royalty cost, including Lanvin, Rochas, Solférino, and Goutal. Regionally, Asia-Pacific (+14%) and Central and South America (+15%) led growth in Q2 2026.
Interparfums is a licensee, not a brand owner, for most of its portfolio. A brand such as Montblanc or Coach grants it exclusive worldwide fragrance rights for 10 to 20+ years. Interparfums funds product development, packaging, production (through contract suppliers), advertising, and distribution, and pays the brand a royalty on sales plus minimum marketing commitments. Revenue comes from wholesale sales to retailers and distributors; profit depends on gross margin (63.6% in 2025) minus royalties and heavy advertising spend. Owned trademarks such as Lanvin fragrances, Rochas, and Solférino carry no royalty.
In July 2023, Interparfums acquired the global exclusive license for Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli, expanding its presence in opulent, high-glamour Italian perfumery and Middle Eastern luxury markets.
In May 2015, Interparfums acquired 100% of Maison Rochas (fragrances and fashion trademarks) from Procter & Gamble for $108 million in cash, securing full ownership of a well-known French heritage brand (Eau de Rochas, Rochas Man, Mademoiselle Rochas) with zero royalty fees.
In 2007, Interparfums acquired the worldwide Lanvin fragrance trademarks and intellectual property for ~$24.9 million (€22 million), establishing the famous Éclat d'Arpège fragrance as a cornerstone owned asset.
In January 2026 Interparfums signed 20-year worldwide fragrance licenses for David Beckham and Nautica with Authentic Brands Group, and extended its GUESS partnership through 2048.
Interparfums began a 15-year Lacoste fragrance license in January 2024, taking over from Coty.
While they primarily license names, they occasionally acquire brands outright to guarantee permanent cash flow. In 2015, they executed a highly strategic acquisition of the historic French fashion house Rochas (specifically for its massive fragrance legacy). In 2021, they secured the massive, highly lucrative global license for Salvatore Ferragamo fragrances.
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