Press Release

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) has elected Dennis M. Meany as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective January 1, 2004.

New York, New York (October 20, 2003) – International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) has elected Dennis M. Meany as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective January 1, 2004. Mr. Meany is currently IFF's Associate General Counsel and will succeed Stephen A. Block, who, as previously announced, will retire at the end of 2003.

Mr. Meany served for six years as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Bush Boake Allen Inc., which was acquired by IFF in November 2000. He previously spent 15 years with Union Camp Corporation in positions of increasing responsibility.

Mr. Meany holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College and graduated with honors from Seton Hall University School of Law. He and his wife Patti have three grown children and reside in Glen Rock, New Jersey.

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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 34 countries worldwide and annual sales exceeding $1.8 billion. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.iff.com.

Contact:
Danielle Dayen
Manager, Corporate Communications
Tel: 212-708-7258, Fax: 212-708-7147