Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Changes in Employee-Related Restructuring Liabilities
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Interest rate swaps [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Swap [Member]
Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Term of derivative
Derivative, Term of Contract
Remaining maturity term
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Number of derivatives matured (contract)
Derivative, Number of Instruments Matured
Derivative, Number of Instruments Matured
Number of derivatives (swap)
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Number of instruments terminated (swap)
Derivative, Number of Instruments Terminated
Derivative, Number of Instruments Terminated
Loss on settlement of derivatives
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives
Derivative losses included in AOCI
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Net investment hedge ineffectiveness
Amount of Ineffectiveness on Net Investment Hedges
Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Movements in Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Shares Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Carrying Amount and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Notional Amount Outstanding
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Which Were Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $9,425 and $8,229, respectively)
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total Current Assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total Property Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Bank borrowings and overdrafts and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued payroll and bonus
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
DEFERRED GAIN
DEFERRED GAIN
Amount of gain that does not qualify for gain recognition as of the balance sheet date
Retirement liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock 12 1/2¢ par value; authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued 115,858,190 shares as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and outstanding 79,640,930 and 80,022,291 shares as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost - 36,217,260 shares as of June 30, 2016 and 35,835,899 shares as of December 31, 2015
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Shareholders' Equity including noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Balance at December 31, 2015
Foreign exchange
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Other
Goodwill, Other Changes
Balance at June 30, 2016
Net Income Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
US
UNITED STATES
Foreign Countries
Outside USA [Member]
Outside USA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Number of segments
Number of Operating Segments
Net sales
Revenues
Maximum percentage of total consolidated net sales attributed to any non-U.S. country
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Fragrance Ingredients Rationalization [Member]
Fragrance Ingredients Rationalization [Member]
Fragrance Ingredients Rationalization [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee -Related Costs [Member]
Employee -Related Costs [Member]
Employee -Related Costs [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Additional charges (reversals), net
Restructuring Charges
Non-cash charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Payments and other costs
Payments for Restructuring and Other Costs
Payments for Restructuring and Other Costs
Ending Balance
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock-Settled Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock-Settled Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock-Settled Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock excluded from computation of diluted net income per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Difference amount between basic and diluted net income per share
Difference Amount Between Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share
Difference amount between basic and diluted net income per share.
Net income allocated to PRS
Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings (Loss), Basic
Offsetting [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Foreign currency contracts [Member]
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other income (expense), net [Member]
Other Income Expense Net [Member]
Other Income Expense, Net.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes 2016 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Senior Notes 2006 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Six [Member]
Senior Notes - 2006.
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt instrument stated rate (percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Proceeds from debt issuance
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Debt underwriting discount
Debt Issuance Cost
Other deferred financing costs
Other Deferred Costs, Gross
Loss upon settlement of hedges
Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activity
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Notice period for redemption
Debt Instrument, Notice Period for Redemption
Debt Instrument, Notice Period for Redemption
Repurchase price of the principal amount outstanding (percent)
Repurchase Price As Percentage Of Principal Amount Of Senior Notes
Repurchase Price As Percentage Of Principal Amount Of Senior Notes
Repayment of debt
Repayments of Debt
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Senior Notes 2007 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Seven [Member]
Senior notes - 2007.
Senior Notes 2013 [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Senior Notes In Two Thousand Thirteen [Member]
Revolver Borrowings [Member]
Revolver Borrowings [Member]
Revolver borrowings [Member]
Bank overdrafts and other [Member]
Bank Borrowings And Overdrafts [Member]
Bank borrowings and overdrafts.
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps [Member]
Deferred Realized Gains On Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps.
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Rate
Maturities
Debt Instrument Maturity
Debt instrument maturity.
Credit facilities
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Bank overdrafts and other
Short-term Debt
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Less: Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total long-term debt
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Equity-based awards [Member]
Equity Based Awards [Member]
Equity-based awards [Member]
Liability-based awards [Member]
Liability Based Awards [Member]
Liability-based awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Less: tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense, after tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Zhejiang Ingredients Plant [Member]
Zhejiang Ingredients Plant [Member]
Zhejiang Ingredients Plant [Member]
Investment Geographic Region [Axis]
Investment Geographic Region [Axis]
Investment Geographic Region [Domain]
Investment Geographic Region [Domain]
CHINA
CHINA
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Spanish capital tax settlement
Spanish Capital Tax Charge [Member]
Spanish Capital Tax Charge [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Bank guarantees and standby letters of credit [Member]
Bank Guarantees And Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Pledged assets [Member]
Pledged Assets [Member]
Pledged Assets [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding
Bank Guarantees And Letters Of Credit Outstanding
The total amount of bank guarantees and letters of credit as of the balance sheet.
Bank guarantees related to appeals on income tax and indirect tax cases
Bank Guarantees Related To Appeals On Income Tax And Indirect Tax Cases
The amount of bank guarantees related to appeals on income tax and indirect tax cases.
The amount of pledged assets, principally PP&E to cover income tax and indirect tax assessments
Amount Of Pledged Assets Principally Pp E To Cover Income Tax And Indirect Tax Assessments
The amount of pledged assets, principally PP&E to cover income tax and indirect tax assessments.
Available lines of credit
Amount Of Available Lines Of Credit
Amount Of Available Lines Of Credit
Duration as potentially responsible party, years
Duration As Potentially Responsible Party
Duration As Potentially Responsible Party
Number of facilities under potentially responsible party investigation
Number Of Facilities Under Potentially Responsible Party Investigation
Number of Facilities Under Potentially Responsible Party Investigation
Estimation of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Payments to acquire equipment
Payments to Acquire Machinery and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Restructuring, accelerated depreciation of fixed assets
Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation
Percentage of PP&E (percent)
Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies
Bank Guarantees And Pledged Assets To Pursue Defenses Related To Other Contingencies
Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies.
Estimate range of possible loss from other contingencies, minimum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Estimate range of possible loss from other contingencies, maximum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Payment of Litigation Settlement
Payment of Litigation Settlement
Payment of Litigation Settlement
Estimated Litigation Liability
Estimated Litigation Liability
Additional income recorded related to amounts to be received
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Reportable Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Borrowings
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, at fair value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Credit facilities and bank overdrafts
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Pension contributions
Pension Contributions
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accruals for incentive compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other current payables and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds From Termination Of Life Insurance Contracts
Proceeds From Termination Of Life Insurance Contracts
Proceeds from termination of life insurance contracts
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Proceeds from disposal of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash dividends paid to shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Net change in revolving credit facility borrowings and overdrafts
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Deferred financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Loss on pre-issuance hedges
Payments for Hedge, Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of stock under stock plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Excess tax benefits on stock-based payments
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Stock Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Other Charges, Net
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Restructuring and other charges, net
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other (income) expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Taxes on income
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Other comprehensive income, after tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
(Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Pension and postretirement net liability
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income per share - basic, in dollars per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income per share - diluted, in dollars per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Average number of shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Average number of shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Dividends declared per share, in dollars per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Tax Benefits
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Other Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
2015 Severance Initiatives [Member]
2015 Severance Initiatives [Member]
2015 Severance Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring charge
Number of positions expected to be eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Payments for Restructuring and Other Costs
Expected restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Estimated annual amortization, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Estimated annual amortization, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated annual amortization, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated annual amortization, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated annual amortization, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Estimated annual amortization, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block]
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Net amortization and deferrals
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization And Deferrals Net
Defined benefit plan amortization and deferrals, net.
Total postretirement benefit (income) expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Cost of goods sold [Member]
Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]
Cost of Goods Sold Member.
Interest expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships [Member]
Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Expenses
Pension Expenses [Table Text Block]
Table for Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in OCI.
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension Expenses
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Employee Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Lucas Meyer [Member]
Lucas Meyer [Member]
Lucas Meyer [Member]
Henry H Ottens Manufacturing Co [Member]
Henry H Ottens Manufacturing Co [Member]
Henry H Ottens Manufacturing Co [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade Names and Proprietary Technology [Member]
Trade Names and Proprietary Technology [Member]
Trade Names and Proprietary Technology [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
Non-solicitation Agreements [Member]
Non-solicitation Agreements [Member]
Non-solicitation Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of interests acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Total consideration for acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received
Liability recorded for acquisition consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Purchase price over carrying value of net assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Intangible assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Acquired intangible assets useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain]
Defined Contribution Plan Type [Domain]
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member]
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member]
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Defined contribution and other retirement plans
Defined Contribution And Other Retirement Plans
Defined contribution and other retirement plans expense.
Total expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Basic (shares)
Assumed dilution under stock plans (shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted (shares)
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Trade names & patents
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Technological know-how
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total carrying value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Total accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other intangible assets, net
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Non-Qualified U.S. Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Expected contribution to the plan
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Contribution to the plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Expected contribution to the plan
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Contribution By Employer
Defined benefit plan expected contribution by employer
Contribution to other postretirement plans
Other Postretirement Benefits Payments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), net of tax, beginning balance
OCI before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), net of tax, ending balance
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Revision to Properly Reflect Inventory in Transit [Member]
Revision to Properly Reflect Inventory in Transit [Member]
Revision to Properly Reflect Inventory in Transit [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Statutory Tax Withholding Component [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Statutory Tax Withholding Component [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Statutory Tax Withholding Component [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Total Inventories
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Proceeds from sale of finance receivables
Proceeds from Sale of Finance Receivables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Restructuring and other charges, net
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring and other costs [Member]
Acquisition and related costs
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Operational improvement initiative costs
Operational Improvement Initiative Costs [Member]
Operational Improvement Initiative Costs [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Flavors [Member]
Flavors [Member]
Flavors
Fragrances [Member]
Fragrances [Member]
Fragrances.
Global expenses [Member]
Global Expenses [Member]
Global Expenses.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales:
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Abstract]
Segment profit:
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Operating profit
Interest expense
Other income, net
Consolidated Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications and Revisions
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Trade receivables allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common stock, par value, in dollars per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares at cost
Shares, Outstanding
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Table]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Table]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Table]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Line Items]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Line Items]
Schedule Of Information By Major Category Of Credit Derivatives Contracts [Line Items]
Derivative instruments outstanding
Derivative, Notional Amount
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Provision for income taxes [Member]
Provision For Income Taxes [Member]
Provision For Income Taxes [Member]
Foreign currency contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Schedule Of Reclassification Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
(Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Provision for income taxes for (Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
(Losses) gains on derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Actuarial losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Provision for income taxes for gains (Losses) on pension and postretirement liability adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment On Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Included In Net Income Tax
Tax effect of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of settlements/curtailments, actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost (credit) realized in net income.
(Losses) gains on pension and postretirement liability adjustments, net of tax
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
2007-2012 [Member]
Two Thousand Seven To Two Thousand Twelve [Member]
Two Thousand Seven To Two Thousand Twelve [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Spanish tax settlement [Member]
Spanish Income Tax [Member]
Spanish Income Tax [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Provision for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Income tax examination, years under examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax settlement
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Amount