Document and Entity Information
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May 15, 2020 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] |
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| Entity Registrant Name |
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC
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| Entity Address, State or Province |
NY
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0000051253
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| Document Type |
8-K
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| Document Period End Date |
May 15, 2020
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| Entity Incorporation State Country Code |
NY
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| Entity File Number |
1-4858
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| Entity Tax Identification Number |
13-1432060
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| Entity Address, Address Line One |
521 West 57th Street
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| Entity Address, City or Town |
New York
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| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code |
10019
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| City Area Code |
(212)
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| Local Phone Number |
765-5500
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| Written Communications |
false
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| Soliciting Material |
false
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| Pre Commencement Tender Offer |
false
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| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer |
false
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| Entity Emerging Growth Company |
false
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| Common Stock [Member] |
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| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] |
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| Security 12b Title |
Common Stock, par value 12 1/2¢ per share
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| Trading Symbol |
IFF
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| A 6.00 Tangible Equity Units [Member] |
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| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] |
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| Security 12b Title |
6.00% Tangible Equity Units
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| Trading Symbol |
IFFT
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| A 0.500 Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] |
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| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] |
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| Security 12b Title |
0.500% Senior Notes due 2021
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| Trading Symbol |
IFF 21
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| A 1.750 Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] |
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| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] |
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| Security 12b Title |
1.75% Senior Notes due 2024
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| Trading Symbol |
IFF 24
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| A 1.800 Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member] |
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| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] |
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| Security 12b Title |
1.800% Senior Notes due 2026
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| Trading Symbol |
IFF 26
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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