NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC. PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (in dollars)	$ 299.5	$ 278.6
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic	387.8	390.5
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted	395.5	399.3
Net earnings attributable to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.71
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.76	$ 0.70
Stock Options
Denominator:
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements	5.7	6.5
Restricted Stock Units
Denominator:
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements	1.7	2.1
Market Share Unit
Denominator:
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements	0.3	0.2