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Jean Madar

Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, INTERPARFUMS INC

Search every verified Jean Madar interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jean Madar, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Interparfums, appeared on Bloomberg Open Interest on September 17, 2026, to discuss the company's strategies amid ongoing tariff disputes and shifting consumer behavior. He noted that while trade disputes are a normal part of business, the rapid pace of change requires careful, measured responses rather than hasty decisions. Madar said Interparfums has responded to tariff pressures by increasing manufacturing in Europe, particularly in France and Italy, and by reducing the number of products sold in the U.S., given the logistical limits of producing across many countries. Madar also highlighted the significant growth of e-commerce for fragrances, describing it as "totally crazy" due to high double-digit sales increases on platforms like Amazon and TikTok, which he said has become the third-largest platform for fragrance sales. He remarked on the counterintuitive nature of buying fragrances online without smelling them, noting that the company spends heavily on samples and testers, yet consumers are increasingly purchasing without sensory experience.

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