Segment Information (Capital Expenditure And Depreciation And Amortization By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	$ 127,457	$ 106,301	$ 66,819
Depreciation and Amortization	75,327	79,242	78,525
Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	69,675	46,776	23,463
Depreciation and Amortization	31,140	31,634	29,874
Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	50,454	53,969	40,122
Depreciation and Amortization	41,941	45,713	46,410
Unallocated Assets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	7,328	5,556	3,234
Depreciation and Amortization	$ 2,246	$ 1,895	$ 2,241