Business Segments · Research and development expenses
Scent — Research and development expenses
International Flavors & Fragrances Scent — Research and development expenses decreased by 11.5% to $54.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.8%, from $55.00M to $54.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Scent — Research and development expenses shows an upward trend with a 8.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
Rolls up toR&D
How to read this metric
Higher spending signals a commitment to long-term innovation, though it may temporarily impact short-term operating margins.
Detailed definition
Expenditures dedicated to the discovery, formulation, and testing of new fragrance compounds and technologies. This inve...
Peer comparison
Comparable to R&D intensity metrics in the specialty chemicals and life sciences industries.
Metric ID:
iff_segment_scent_research_and_development_expensesHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $47.25M | $47.25M | $47.25M | $47.25M | $53.25M | $53.25M | $53.25M | $53.25M | $55.00M | $55.00M | $57.00M | $58.00M | $55.00M | $62.00M | $63.00M | $61.00M | $54.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +12.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +3.3% | +0.0% | +3.6% | +1.8% | -5.2% | +12.7% | +1.6% | -3.2% | -11.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +12.7% | +12.7% | +12.7% | +12.7% | +3.3% | +3.3% | +7.0% | +8.9% | +0.0% | +12.7% | +10.5% | +5.2% | -1.8% |
Range$47.25M – $63.00M
CAGR+3.4%
Avg YoY Growth+7.7%
Median YoY Growth+8.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — research and development expenses?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported scent — research and development expenses of $54.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — research and development expenses changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — research and development expenses decreased by 1.8% year-over-year, from $55.00M to $54.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — research and development expenses?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's scent — research and development expenses has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $189.00M to $241.00M.
- What does scent — research and development expenses mean?
- Spending on innovation and product development within the Scent segment.