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		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (in dollars)	$ 178.8	$ 130.4	$ 925.8	$ 805.7
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic	387.2	388.2	387.5	388.5
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted	394.0	396.3	394.7	397.0
Net earnings attributable to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.34	$ 2.39	$ 2.07
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.33	$ 2.35	$ 2.03
Stock Options
Denominator:
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements	5.2	6.4	5.4	6.6
Restricted Stock Units
Denominator:
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements	1.2	1.4	1.3	1.7
Performance share units based on TSR
Denominator:
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements			0.1
Market Share Unit
Denominator:
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.2