PARIS — Interparfums SA has acquired the intellectual property rights for the Maison Goutal fragrance brand from Amorepacific Europe for an undisclosed sum.
The subsidiary of Seoul-based Amorepacific will continue to operate the brand, formerly known as Annick Goutal, under license for a set duration, Interparfums said in a statement, adding that it will develop the brand from 2026 onward alongside its licensee.
Paris-based Annick Goutal was launched in 1981 and positioned itself in the niche fragrance segment with scents such as L’Eau d’Hadrien and the opening of a first boutique on Rue de Bellechasse in Paris.
Interparfums did not provide details of its current retail network or most recent revenues, merely noting that annual sales of Goutal fragrances have reached 10 million to 12 million euros “in the past.”
“The acquisition of the Goutal brand reflects our strategy of broadening our product offering to include high-end fragrances,” Philippe Benacin, chairman and chief executive officer of Interparfums SA, said in the statement.
“This brand, known for iconic lines such as L’Eau d’Hadrien and Petite Chérie, has substantial potential in this highly dynamic segment. Intent on safeguarding the legacy of the company her mother created and perpetuating the brand’s values, Camille Goutal will remain involved in fragrance choices,” he added.
A former pianist and model, founder Annick Goutal died of cancer in 1999. Amorepacific acquired the Goutal brand from Starwood Capital in 2011.
In 2024, Interparfums SA’s net profit reached 129.9 million euros on sales of 880.5 million euros, each up 10 percent on-year.
Alongside Coach, the company’s portfolio of fragrance brands includes Boucheron, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Lanvin, Moncler, Montblanc and Van Cleef and Arpels. Interparfums owns the Rochas fragrance and fashion brand.
Interparfums SA is the subsidiary of Interparfums Inc. It is 72 percent owned by the New York-based company.
