Press Release

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF)(“IFF” or the “Company”) will issue its press release for the 2006 third-quarter results on November 2, 2006, concurrent with the filing of the associated Form 10-Q.

New York, NY, October 24, 2006-- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF)(“IFF” or the “Company”) will issue its press release for the 2006 third-quarter results on November 2, 2006, concurrent with the filing of the associated Form 10-Q.

In conjunction with the release, the Company will host a real-time webcast and teleconference to discuss its third-quarter results and its current expectations for 2006. The teleconference and the webcast are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 2, 2006.

You may use the following dial-in numbers to access the teleconference (please dial in 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time):

United States: (800) 946-0713
International: (719) 457-2642
Reservation Number: 2042282

You may access the webcast, together with the supplemental financial information presented as slides at the webcast and discussed in the teleconference, via the Company's internet website located at http://www.iff.com by clicking on “Investor Relations” and selecting the current link under "Webcasts."

Playback Information

An archive of the webcast and a replay of the teleconference will be available following completion of the webcast and teleconference. The replay will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 2nd and ending at midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2006. The archive of the webcast can be accessed through the Company's website as described above. The dial-in numbers and reservation number for the replay are:

United States: 888-203-1112
International: 719-457-0820
Reservation Number: 2042282

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IFF is a leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products—from fine fragrances and toiletries, to soaps, detergents and other household products, to beverages and food products. IFF is dedicated to The Pursuit of Excellence in every area of its business, using knowledge, creativity, innovation and technology to continually provide customers with the highest quality products and service and superior consumer understanding. IFF has sales, manufacturing and creative facilities in 30 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.iff.com .


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