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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years) 14 years    
Capitalized software $ 16.7 $ 20.5 $ 17.3
Shipping and handling expense 96.9 94.8 89.4
Research and development expense 61.3 57.8 58.1
Brand marketing support costs 207.8 198.3 187.3
Advertising expense $ 85.0 $ 86.2 $ 77.2
Minimum [Member] | Buildings [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives (in years) 20 years    
Minimum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Computer Software [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives (in years) 3 years    
Minimum [Member] | Software [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years) 3 years    
Maximum [Member] | Buildings [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives (in years) 40 years    
Maximum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Computer Software [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives (in years) 12 years    
Maximum [Member] | Software [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Amortization period of intangible assets (in years) 8 years