SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                                   FORM 10-Q

                     QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OF

                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

        For Quarter Ended March 31, 2001 Commission file number 1-4858
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                    INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
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            (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                 New York                                   13-1432060
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation             (IRS Employer
              or organization)                          Identification No.)


521 West 57th Street, New York, N.Y.                         10019-2960
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(Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code  (212) 765-5500



     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                           Yes  [X]          No  [_]

     Number of shares outstanding as of May 4, 2001: 95,807,526


                         PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements


                    INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                            (Dollars in thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)



                                                                                3/31/01          12/31/00
                                                                             --------------    ------------
Assets
- ------
Current Assets:
                                                                                         
  Cash & Cash Equivalents                                                      $     65,934    $    128,869
  Short-term Investments                                                              5,469             369
  Trade Receivables                                                                 358,632         343,294
  Allowance For Doubtful Accounts                                                   (11,899)        (11,074)

  Inventories: Raw Materials                                                        216,944         243,327
               Work in Process                                                       21,621          21,212
               Finished Goods                                                       179,118         170,773
                                                                               ------------    ------------
               Total Inventories                                                    417,683         435,312
  Other Current Assets                                                              134,803         122,170
                                                                               ------------    ------------
  Total Current Assets                                                              970,622       1,018,940
                                                                               ------------    ------------
Property, Plant & Equipment, At Cost                                              1,050,988       1,141,301
Accumulated Depreciation                                                           (447,023)       (461,427)
                                                                               ------------    ------------
                                                                                    603,965         679,874
                                                                               ------------    ------------
Intangible Assets, net                                                              790,025         755,923
Other Assets                                                                         42,351          34,296
                                                                               ------------    ------------
Total Assets                                                                   $  2,406,963    $  2,489,033
                                                                               ============    ============

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
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Current Liabilities:
  Bank Loans                                                                   $     26,024    $     43,633
  Commercial Paper                                                                  417,878         809,352
  Accounts Payable - Trade                                                           80,582          75,021
  Dividends Payable                                                                  14,365          14,614
  Income Taxes                                                                       43,999          61,073
  Other Current Liabilities                                                         201,218         175,324
                                                                               ------------    ------------
  Total Current Liabilities                                                         784,066       1,179,017
                                                                               ------------    ------------
Other Liabilities:
  Deferred Income Taxes                                                              76,251         103,151
  Long-term Debt                                                                    838,532         417,402
  Retirement and Other Liabilities                                                  175,231         158,204
                                                                               ------------    ------------
Total Other Liabilities                                                           1,090,014         678,757
                                                                               ------------    ------------
Shareholders' Equity:
  Common Stock (115,761,840 shares issued)                                           14,470          14,470
  Capital in Excess of Par Value                                                    129,899         133,041
  Restricted Stock                                                                   (3,077)              -
  Retained Earnings                                                               1,210,468       1,204,561
  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
   Cumulative Translation Adjustment                                               (146,371)        (77,578)
   Accumulated Losses on Derivatives
    Qualifying as Hedges                                                             (1,597)             -
                                                                               -------------   ------------
                                                                                  1,203,792       1,274,494
  Treasury Stock, at cost - 19,988,321 shares in '01
   and 18,335,796 in '00                                                           (670,909)       (643,235)
                                                                               -------------   ------------
  Total Shareholders' Equity                                                        532,883         631,259
                                                                               -------------   ------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                     $  2,406,963    $  2,489,033
                                                                               ============    ============


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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                    INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.

                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                (Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
                                  (Unaudited)



                                                                                    3 Months Ended 3/31
                                                                               ----------------------------
                                                                                    2001           2000
                                                                               ------------    ------------
                                                                                         
  Net Sales                                                                    $    483,661    $    369,912
                                                                               ------------    ------------
  Cost of Goods Sold                                                                284,139         204,677
  Research and Development Expenses                                                  35,406          26,812
  Selling and Administrative Expenses                                                85,845          61,749
  Amortization of Goodwill and Other Intangibles                                     11,355            -
  Nonrecurring Charges                                                               12,420           9,354
  Interest Expense                                                                   22,300           2,137
  Other (Income) Expense, Net                                                          (240)           (329)
                                                                               ------------    ------------
                                                                                    451,225         304,400
                                                                               ------------    ------------
  Income Before Taxes on Income                                                      32,436          65,512
  Taxes on Income                                                                    12,164          21,736
                                                                               ------------    ------------
  Net Income                                                                         20,272          43,776

  Other Comprehensive Income:
    Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments                                        (68,793)        (15,042)
    Accumulated Losses on Derivatives
      Qualifying as Hedges                                                           (1,597)           -
                                                                               ------------    ------------
  Comprehensive Income                                                         $    (50,118)   $     28,734
                                                                               ============    ============

  Net Income Per Share-Basic                                                          $0.21           $0.42

  Net Income Per Share-Diluted                                                        $0.21           $0.42

  Average Number of Shares Outstanding-Basic                                         96,984         104,264

  Average Number of Shares Outstanding-Diluted                                       97,586         104,285

  Dividends Paid Per Share                                                            $0.15           $0.38
  

  See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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                    INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.

                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                            (Dollars in thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)



                                                                                    3 Months Ended 3/31
                                                                               ----------------------------
                                                                                    2001           2000
                                                                                -----------    ------------
  Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
  -------------------------------------
                                                                                         
  Net Income                                                                   $     20,272    $     43,776

  Adjustments to Reconcile to Net Cash
   Provided by Operations:
     Depreciation and Amortization                                                   29,413          14,500
     Deferred Income Taxes                                                           (1,606)         (2,116)
     Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
       Current Receivables                                                          (25,641)        (22,400)
       Inventories                                                                    5,456          20,713
       Current Payables                                                             (33,470)        (26,644)
       Other, Net                                                                   (17,496)         15,626
                                                                                -----------    ------------
  Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operations                                         (23,072)         43,455
                                                                                -----------    ------------
  Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
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  Proceeds From Sales/Maturities of Short-term Investments                              328             127
  Purchases of Short-term Investments                                                (5,492)           -
  Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment                                           (9,353)        (17,852)
  Proceeds From Disposal of Assets                                                    1,474           3,392
                                                                                -----------    ------------
  Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                                             (13,043)        (14,333)
                                                                                -----------    ------------
  Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
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  Cash Dividends Paid to Shareholders                                               (14,614)        (39,882)
  (Decrease) Increase in Bank Loans                                                 (12,445)          5,060
  (Decrease) Increase in Commercial Paper                                          (391,474)         41,972
  Increase in Long-term Debt                                                        429,208          11,374
  Decrease in Long-term Debt                                                         (2,869)           (235)
  Proceeds From Issuance of Stock Under Stock Option Plans                            -               1,116
  Purchase of Treasury Stock                                                        (34,109)        (59,174)
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  Net Cash Used in Financing Activities                                             (26,303)        (39,769)
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  Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents                         (517)           (425)
                                                                                -----------    ------------
  Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                           (62,935)        (11,072)

  Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year                                    128,869          62,135
                                                                                -----------    ------------

  Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period                                   $     65,934    $     51,063
                                                                                ===========    ============


  Interest Paid                                                                $     21,844    $      2,323

  Income Taxes Paid                                                            $     35,379    $     20,934
  

  See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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These interim statements and management's related discussion and analysis should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and their
related notes, and management's discussion and analysis of results of operations
and financial condition included in the Company's 2000 Annual Report to
Shareholders.  These interim statements are unaudited.  In the opinion of the
Company's management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the interim periods have been made.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:

Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133 (FAS 133), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities.  FAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments, and for hedging activities.  It requires that an entity
recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of
financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. The effect of
adopting this Standard was not material.

The Company has entered into various interest rate swaps with the objective of
managing exposure to interest rate risk.  In anticipation of the debt issued in
May 2001, the Company had outstanding U.S. treasury locks with notional amounts
of $400.0 million at March 31, 2001.  The Company has designated these swaps as
qualified cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the effective portion of the gain or
loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other
comprehensive income and will be recognized in earnings in the same period or
periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  The Company did
not have any ineffective interest rate swaps at March 31, 2001.

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts with the objective of
reducing exposure to cash flow volatility arising from foreign currency
fluctuations associated with certain foreign currency receivables and payables.
The notional amount and maturity dates of these contracts match those of the
underlying receivables or payables. The Company also enters into foreign
currency forward contracts to reduce cash flow volatility associated with
anticipated purchases of certain raw materials used in operations.  At March 31,
2001, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts of
approximately $53.0 million. The Company has designated these contracts as
qualified fair value and cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the effective portion of
the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of
other comprehensive income and recognized in earnings in the same period or
periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The Company did
not have any ineffective foreign currency forward contracts at March 31, 2001.

Nonrecurring and Other Charges:

As described in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in the Company's 2000 Annual Report to Shareholders, in October 2000,
the Company announced a reorganization, including management changes, further
consolidation of production facilities and related actions.  In connection with
this program, the Company recorded a nonrecurring charge of $12.4 million ($7.8
million after tax) in the first quarter 2001, related primarily to employee
separation costs and other reorganization activities.  There were no significant
non-cash related elements included in the first quarter 2001 charge.  The
majority of the pretax nonrecurring charges recorded in the first quarter 2001
relate to operations in Asia-Pacific ($4.5 million) and North America, including
corporate ($4.2 million).  For Europe, Latin America and CAME, first quarter
2001 charges totaled $1.7 million, $1.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
The total pretax cost of actions taken in connection with the reorganization,
including $31.9 million recorded in 2000, is expected to approximate $90.0
million to $100.0 million through the end of 2002. Certain costs associated with
the merger and the integration of BBA operations are accounted for as part of
the acquisition cost, and do not affect current earnings.


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Movements in the reserves related to the nonrecurring charges were as follows
(in thousands):



                                                  Employee -       Asset-Related
                                                   Related           and Other          Total
                                                ----------------------------------------------
                                                                             
Balance December 31, 2000                          $24,379             $ 2,053         $26,432
Additional Reserves                                  4,847               7,573          12,420
Utilized in 2001                                    (5,028)             (3,188)         (8,216)
                                                   -------             -------         -------
Balance March 31, 2001                             $24,198             $ 6,438         $30,636
                                                   =======             =======         =======


The balance of the reserves is expected to be utilized in 2001 and 2002 in
connection with the final decommissioning and disposal of affected equipment and
as severance and other benefit obligations to affected employees are satisfied.

Segment Information:

The Company acquired Bush Boake Allen ("BBA"), effective November 3, 2000, and
BBA operating results are included in the Company's consolidated results from
that date.

As previously announced, effective January 1, 2001 the Company was reorganized
into five geographic regions with an individual manager responsible for each
region.  The five regions include North America, Europe, the newly-constituted
Central Asia, Middle East ("CAME"), Latin America and Asia-Pacific; previously
Europe and CAME had been combined as one geographic region - Europe, Africa and
the Middle East ("EAME").  North and Latin America and Asia-Pacific were
unaffected by the geographic reorganization.

The Company's reportable segment information, based on geographic area, for the
first three months 2001 and 2000 follows.  Certain prior year amounts have been
reclassified for comparative purposes to reflect the separation of EAME into the
regions of Europe and CAME.  The Company evaluates the performance of its
geographic areas based on operating profit, excluding interest expense, other
income and expense, certain unallocated expenses, amortization of goodwill and
other intangibles, the effects of nonrecurring items and accounting changes, and
income tax expense.



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                                         North                             Latin        Asia-
2001 (Dollars in thousands)             America   Europe     CAME         America      Pacific    Eliminations   Consolidated
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Sales to unaffiliated customers        $157,582  $175,287   $19,894       $61,490       $69,408      $     --       $483,661
Transfers between areas                  23,365    34,336       224           385         3,909       (62,219)            --
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Total sales                            $180,947  $209,623   $20,118       $61,875       $73,317      $(62,219)      $483,661
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Operating profit                       $ 18,708  $ 43,098   $ 2,659       $13,422       $15,560      $ (1,196)      $ 92,251
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Corporate and other unallocated
 expenses                                                                                                            (13,980)
Amortization of goodwill and
 other intangibles                                                                                                   (11,355)
Nonrecurring charges                                                                                                 (12,420)
Interest expense                                                                                                     (22,300)
Other income (expense), net                                                                                              240
                                                                                                             ----------------
Income before taxes on income                                                                                       $ 32,436
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                                        North                             Latin         Asia-
2000 (Dollars in thousands)            America    Europe     CAME        America      Pacific     Eliminations  Consolidated
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Sales to unaffiliated customers        $114,747  $144,157   $5,910       $55,244       $49,854      $     --       $369,912
Transfers between areas                  12,377    34,418        2           312         2,981       (50,090)            --
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Total sales                            $127,124  $178,575   $5,912       $55,556       $52,835      $(50,090)      $369,912
=============================================================================================================================
Operating profit                       $ 16,627  $ 47,565   $1,335       $10,595       $10,432      $ (1,264)      $ 85,290
==============================================================================================================
Corporate and other unallocated
 expenses                                                                                                            (8,616)
Nonrecurring charges                                                                                                 (9,354)
Interest expense                                                                                                     (2,137)
Other income (expense), net                                                                                             329
                                                                                                            -----------------
Income before taxes on income                                                                                      $ 65,512
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Net Income Per Share:

Options to purchase 4,549,224 shares and 4,518,805 shares were outstanding for
the first quarter of 2001 and 2000, respectively, but were not included in the
computation of diluted net income per share because the options' exercise prices
were greater than the average market price of the common shares in the
respective periods.

Comprehensive Income:

The accumulated comprehensive income component of Shareholders' Equity,
comprised principally of the cumulative translation adjustment, at March 31,
2001, was ($148.0 million) compared to ($77.6 million) at December 31, 2000.
Changes in the component result from translating the net assets of the majority
of the Company's foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars at current exchange
rates as required by the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52 on
accounting for foreign currency translation. Included in the cumulative
translation adjustment at March 31, 2001 is the effect of the previously
disclosed change in functional currency for certain subsidiaries from the U.S.
dollar to local currency, effective January 1, 2001. Accumulated losses on
derivatives qualifying as hedges were $1.6 million at March 31, 2001 and are
included in the accumulated comprehensive income component of Shareholders'
Equity.

Acquisition of Bush Boake Allen Inc.:

On November 3, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Bush
Boake Allen Inc. ("BBA") for $48.50 per share in cash; total consideration paid,
including transaction costs, approximated $970.0 million.

The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and,
accordingly, the purchase price has been preliminarily allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the
date of acquisition. Final determination of the purchase price, as well as its
allocation to the net assets acquired, is not complete as of March 31, 2001
pending the final valuation of tangible and intangible assets acquired and the
quantification of certain liabilities assumed. The excess of the purchase price
over the estimated value of tangible and identified intangible assets acquired
is recorded as goodwill, and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 20
years. Other intangible assets include patents, trademarks and other
intellectual property owned or developed by BBA, the value of which is being
amortized over periods ranging from 7 to 20 years. At March 31, 2001, goodwill
and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, was $790.0 million
compared to $755.9 million at December 31, 2000. The increase in goodwill and
other intangible assets relates to revisions associated with further
quantification of certain liabilities assumed in connection with the merger,
primarily related to integration of the BBA operations.


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The following unaudited pro-forma results of operations give effect to the BBA
acquisition as if it had occurred as of January 1, 2000. These pro-forma results
do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been
obtained if the BBA acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the period
presented or that may be obtained in the future.


                                                           3 Months Ended
     (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)           3/31/00
     --------------------------------------------------------------------
     Net sales                                                $485,818
     Net income                                                 29,724
     Net income per share-basic                                  $0.29
     Net income per share-diluted                                $0.29


Restricted Stock:

In January 2001, the Company awarded approximately 190,000 IFF Stock Units
("Units") to eligible employees in exchange for surrender of their "under water"
stock options.  The Units vest, in four equal installments, over not more than a
seven-year period, upon the Company's Common Stock attaining successively higher
market price targets beginning at $22.50 per share, and earn dividend
equivalents as and when cash dividends are paid.  Compensation expense is
recognized over the Unit's vesting period.  The amount of compensation expense
recognized in the first quarter was not significant.  The unvested Units are
reported as Restricted Stock on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Borrowings:

At March 31, 2001, the Company's outstanding commercial paper had an average
interest rate of 5.95%. Commercial paper maturities did not extend beyond June
15, 2001. Long-term debt increased $429.2 million in the first three months of
2001 due to the reclassification of short-term borrowings as a result of the
issuance of $700.0 million of 6.45% five-year notes in the 144A private
placement market on May 2, 2001. The notes mature May 15, 2006. Long-term debt
also includes a financing agreement with a major European financial institution
that provides for $125.0 million (Euro 140.0 million) of debt issued with
maturities to 2005 and 2006. Interest on this debt will not exceed the
applicable LIBOR base rate plus 1.4%. Proceeds from long-term debt were used to
reduce commercial paper outstanding. As discussed in Note 8 of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's 2000 Annual Report to
Shareholders, the Company classified $400.0 million of commercial paper as
noncurrent in the December 31, 2000 consolidated balance sheet.

Intangible Assets, net:

 (Dollars in thousands)       3/31/01   12/31/00
 -----------------------------------------------
 Goodwill                    $649,762  $ 563,897
 Trademarks and other         160,841    199,058
                             --------  ---------
                              810,603    762,955
 Accumulated amortization      20,578      7,032
                             --------  ---------
                             $790,025   $755,923
                             ========  =========

Changes in the value of intangibles reflect the further adjustments of the
preliminary allocation of the BBA purchase accounting.

Reclassifications:

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year's financial
statements to conform to fiscal 2001 classifications.



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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
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Financial Condition
- -------------------

Operations
- ----------

Worldwide net sales for the first quarter of 2001 were $483.7 million, compared
to reported sales in the first quarter 2000 of $369.9 million.  The Company
acquired BBA effective November 3, 2000; BBA's sales and operating results are
included in the Company's consolidated results.  On a pro forma basis, first
quarter 2000 sales of the combined Company totaled $485.8 million.

On a local currency basis, consolidated first quarter 2001 sales increased
approximately 3% in comparison to the first quarter 2000 pro forma sales.
However, the local currency sales gains were unfavorably impacted on translation
into the continuing strong U.S. dollar, resulting in the flat sales in reported
dollars.  For the quarter, there was an approximate 8-9% unfavorable exchange
effect on translating European results into the U.S. dollar, and a 4%
unfavorable effect on translation of Asia-Pacific results.  Local currency sales
increases were led by Europe, which achieved an increase of 7%, and by Asia-
Pacific which increased 4%; local currency sales in Central Asia Middle East
("CAME") increased 1%.  Latin America sales increased 2% while North America
sales increased 1%.

The percentage relationship of cost of goods sold and other operating expenses
to sales for the first three months 2001 and 2000 are detailed below. The pro-
forma information presented in the table below reflects operating expenses as a
percent of sales as though the acquisition of BBA had taken place as of January
1, 2000.

                                                 First Three Months
                                                 ------------------
                                                     IFF Alone   Pro-Forma
                                           2001         2000        2000
                                           ----         ----        ----
 Cost of Goods Sold                        58.7%        55.3%       57.2%
 Research and Development Expenses          7.3%         7.2%        7.0%
 Selling and Administrative Expenses       17.7%        16.7%       17.7%

The above table reflects the reclassification of shipping and handling costs for
2000 (both reported and pro-forma) from Selling expense to Cost of goods sold in
accordance with guidance established by Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 00-
10, "Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs."  The amount
reclassified in the first quarter 2000 was $3.6 million.

Cost of goods sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased from the prior year
pro-forma percentage primarily due to the unfavorable absorption of
manufacturing costs resulting from the relative weakness in the North America
flavors business and partially due to changes in product mix.

Research and development expenses were somewhat higher due to increased
activities in this area.  Selling and administrative expenses are comparable
with the pro-forma 2000 expenses.

Net income for the first quarter of 2001, totaled $20.3 million compared to
reported net income in the first quarter 2000 of $43.8 million.  The amounts for
the first three months of 2001 and 2000 include the effects of the nonrecurring
charges discussed below.  Excluding these charges, net income for the first
quarter 2001 and 2000 was $28.0 million and $50.0 million, respectively.  On a
pro-forma basis, first quarter 2000 net income totaled $29.7 million including
nonrecurring charges, and $36.0 million excluding such charges.

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2001 was 37.5% compared to
reported 33.2% and pro-forma 38.7% for the comparable period in 2000.  The lower
effective rate compared to the pro-forma rate reflects the effects of lower tax
rates in various tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates.  The higher
effective rate compared to


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the  reported  rate  results from the  amortization  of goodwill  which tax laws
preclude the Company's deduction from taxable income.

Nonrecurring and Other Charges:

As described in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in the Company's 2000 Annual Report to Shareholders, in October 2000,
the Company announced a reorganization, including management changes, further
consolidation of production facilities and related actions.  In connection with
this program, the Company recorded a nonrecurring charge of $12.4 million ($7.8
million after tax) in the first quarter 2001, related primarily to employee
separation costs and other reorganization activities.  There were no significant
non-cash related elements included in the first quarter 2001 charge.  The
majority of the pretax nonrecurring charges recorded in the first quarter 2001
relate to operations in Asia-Pacific ($4.5 million) and North America, including
corporate ($4.2 million).  For Europe, Latin America and CAME, first quarter
2001 charges totaled $1.7 million, $1.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
The total pretax cost of actions taken in connection with the reorganization,
including $31.9 million recorded in 2000, is expected to approximate $90.0
million to $100.0 million through the end of 2002. Certain costs associated with
the merger and the integration of BBA operations are accounted for as part of
the acquisition cost, and do not affect current earnings.

Movements in the reserves related to the nonrecurring charges were as follows
(in thousands):

                              Employee -      Asset-Related
                               Related          and Other         Total
                             ---------------------------------------------
  Balance December 31, 2000    $24,379           $ 2,053         $26,432
  Additional Reserves            4,847             7,573          12,420
  Utilized in 2001              (5,028)           (3,188)         (8,216)
                               -------           -------         -------
  Balance March 31, 2001       $24,198           $ 6,438         $30,636
                               =======           =======         =======

The balance of the reserves is expected to be utilized in 2001 and 2002 in
connection with the final decommissioning and disposal of affected equipment and
as severance and other benefit obligations to affected employees are satisfied.

Acquisition of Bush Boake Allen Inc.:

On November 3, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Bush
Boake Allen Inc. ("BBA") for $48.50 per share in cash; total consideration paid,
including transaction costs, approximated $970.0 million.

The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and,
accordingly, the purchase price has been preliminarily allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the
date of acquisition. Final determination of the purchase price, as well as its
allocation to the net assets acquired, is not complete as of March 31, 2001
pending the final valuation of tangible and intangible assets acquired and the
quantification of certain liabilities assumed. The excess of the purchase price
over the estimated value of tangible and identified intangible assets acquired
is recorded as goodwill, and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 20
years. Other intangible assets include patents, trademarks and other
intellectual property owned or developed by BBA, the value of which is being
amortized over periods ranging from 7 to 20 years. At March 31, 2001, goodwill
and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, was $790.0 million
compared to $755.9 million at December 31, 2000. The increase in goodwill and
other intangible assets relates to revisions associated with further
quantification of certain liabilities assumed in connection with the merger,
primarily releated to integration of the BBA operations.


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Pro-Forma Financial Data:

The following unaudited pro-forma income statement gives effect to the BBA
acquisition as if it had occurred as of January 1, 2000. These pro-forma results
do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been
obtained if the BBA acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the period
presented or that may be obtained in the future.

                                                              Pro-Forma
     (Amounts in thousands)                            3 Months Ended 3/31/00
     ------------------------------------------------------------------------

     Net Sales                                                 $485,818
                                                               --------

     Cost of Goods Sold                                         278,086
     Research and Development Expenses                           33,917
     Selling and Administrative Expenses                         86,179
     Amortization of Goodwill and Other Intangibles              10,548
     Nonrecurring Charges                                         9,354
     Interest Expense                                            18,923
     Other (income) expense, net                                    324
                                                               --------
                                                                437,331
                                                               --------
     Income Before Taxes on Income                               48,487
     Taxes on Income                                             18,763
                                                               --------
     Net Income                                                $ 29,724
                                                               ========

The Company's pro-forma reportable segment information, based on geographic
area, for the first three months 2000 follows.  The pro-forma reportable segment
information gives effect to the BBA acquisition as if it had occurred as of
January 1, 2000.




- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pro-Forma (includes BBA)                 North                             Latin         Asia-
2000 (Dollars in thousands)             America   Europe     CAME         America       Pacific    Eliminations   Consolidated
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sales to unaffiliated customers        $154,858  $179,637   $21,445       $60,346       $69,532      $     --       $485,818
                                                                                            
Transfers between areas                  18,884    41,552       296           312         2,992       (64,036)            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total sales                            $173,742  $221,189   $21,741       $60,658       $72,524      $(64,036)      $485,818
==============================================================================================================================
Operating profit                       $ 22,983  $ 50,737   $ 4,112       $10,719       $13,159      $ (1,203)      $100,507
===============================================================================================================
Corporate and other unallocated
 expenses                                                                                                            (12,871)
Amortization of goodwill and
 other intangibles                                                                                                   (10,548)
Nonrecurring charges                                                                                                  (9,354)
Interest expense                                                                                                     (18,923)
Other income (expense), net                                                                                             (324)
                                                                                                             ---------------
Income before taxes on income                                                                                       $ 48,487
==============================================================================================================================


Financial Condition
- -------------------

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $71.4 million at March
31, 2001.  Working capital, at March 31, 2001 was $186.6 million compared to
$409.9 million at December 31, 2000, excluding commercial paper used to finance
the BBA acquisition.  Gross additions to property, plant and equipment during
the first three months of 2001 were $9.4 million.

At March 31, 2001, the Company's outstanding commercial paper had an average
interest rate of 5.95%. Commercial paper maturities did not extend beyond June
15, 2001. Long-term debt increased $429.2 million in the first three months of
2001 due to the reclassification of short-term borrowings as a result of the
issuance of $700.0 million of 6.45% five-year notes in the 144A private

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placement  market on May 2, 2001. The notes mature May 15, 2006. Long-term debt
also includes a financing agreement with a major European financial  institution
that  provides  for $125.0  million  (Euro  140.0  million)  of debt issued with
maturities  to 2005  and  2006.  Interest  on this  debt  will  not  exceed  the
applicable LIBOR base rate plus 1.4%.  Proceeds from long-term debt were used to
reduce commercial paper outstanding.  As discussed in Note 8 of the Notes to the
Consolidated  Financial  Statements  in the  Company's  2000  Annual  Report  to
Shareholders,  the Company  classified  $400.0  million of  commercial  paper as
noncurrent in the December 31, 2000 consolidated balance sheet.

In January 2001, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 per share to
shareholders.  The Company repurchased approximately 1.7 million shares in the
first quarter 2001.  Repurchases will be made from time to time on the open
market or through private transactions as market and business conditions
warrant.  The repurchased shares will be available for use in connection with
the Company's employee benefit plans and for other general corporate purposes.
At March 31, 2001, the Company had approximately 0.2 million shares authorized
to repurchase under its April 2000 repurchase plan and an additional $100.0
million under its September 2000 repurchase plan.

The Company anticipates that its financing requirements will be funded from
internal sources and credit facilities currently in place.

Cautionary Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Statements in this Management's Discussion and Analysis which are not historical
facts or information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Risks and
uncertainties with respect to the Company's business include general economic
and business conditions, interest rates, the price and availability of raw
materials, and political and economic uncertainties, including the fluctuation
or devaluation of currencies in countries in which the Company does business.
The Company intends its forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time
of such statements, and does not undertake to update or revise them as more
information becomes available.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
- ------------------------------------------------------------------

There are no material changes from the disclosures in Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as of December 31, 2000.









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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
- ---------------------------

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
- -----------------------------------------

       (a)  Exhibits
            --------

            Number
            ------

            3      Amendment to By-laws of Registrant adopted March 13, 2001
                   effective May 16, 2001.

       (b)  Reports on Form 8-K
            -------------------

            Registrant filed the following reports on Form 8-K since the
            beginning of the quarter for which this report on Form 10-Q is
            filed:

               .    Report on Form  8-K/A  dated  January  17,  2001  presenting
                    certain  unaudited   pro-forma   financial   statements  for
                    Registrant and Bush Boake Allen Inc.  through  September 30,
                    2000, on an individual and combined basis.

               .    Report  on Form  8-K  dated  March  2,  2001  containing  as
                    exhibits   Press   Release   dated   February  20,  2001  on
                    Registrant's reorganization and the status of the Bush Boake
                    Allen  Inc.   integration  and  Transcript  of  an  Internet
                    Conference Call held February 20, 2001 re same.

               .    Report  on Form  8-K  dated  April  27,  2001  containing  a
                    description of, and certain  unaudited  pro-forma  financial
                    statements  relating to, the  reorganization of Registrant's
                    geographic reporting regions effective January 1, 2001.

               .    Report on Form 8-K dated  April 27,  2001  containing  as an
                    exhibit  Press  Release  dated  April  27,  2001  announcing
                    Registrant's  offering of $500.0 million in five-year  notes
                    to  repay  a  portion  of   outstanding   commercial   paper
                    borrowings.

               .    Report  on Form  8-K  dated  May 4,  2001  containing  as an
                    exhibit  Press   Release   dated  May  3,  2001   announcing
                    Registrant's agreement to sell $700.0 million in 6.45% notes
                    due 2006 to repay a portion of outstanding  commercial paper
                    borrowings.


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                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the  requirements  of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant  has duly  caused  this  report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                     INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.


Dated: May 15, 2001           By: /S/ DOUGLAS J. WETMORE
                                 ----------------------------------------------
                                  Douglas J. Wetmore, Senior Vice President and
                                      Chief Financial Officer



Dated: May 15, 2001           By: /S/ STEPHEN A. BLOCK
                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                  Stephen A. Block, Senior Vice President,
                                  General Counsel and Secretary





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