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Acquisitions and Disposals - Additional Information (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Disclosure of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items] |  |
Value of consideration transferred | € 284 | € 5,526
Cash consideration paid | € 269 |
Paula's Choice [Member] |  |
Disclosure of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items] |  |
Date of announcement | Jun. 14, 2021 |
Date of business acquisition | Aug. 02, 2021 |

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