notas de fondo

English translation: base notes

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Spanish term or phrase:notas de fondo
English translation:base notes
Entered by: Leon Hunter

22:20 Aug 3, 2006
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty / Perfume
Spanish term or phrase: notas de fondo
Notas de salida:

Limón, Citríco, Mandarina de Messina

Luego hay:

Notas de Corazón
Notas de Fondo

(de una fragrancia)
Leon Hunter
Spain
Local time: 08:10
base notes
Explanation:
Son las últimas, aquellas que quedan al final de la experiencia olfatoria. después de un rato de haberse colocado el perfume. Me confundi cuando puse base en las de corazón

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Note added at 13 mins (2006-08-03 22:33:45 GMT)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume#Fragrance_Notes (also useful for the other questions you posted
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Irina Dicovsky - MD (X)
Argentina
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4 +11base notes
Irina Dicovsky - MD (X)
3undertones
Nikki Graham


  

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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
undertones


Explanation:
I think this is what it might be. Not sure though. Please see Google (UK hits) for some examples, such as:

Fresh and distinguished, this timeless clssic prposes a perfect marriage of crisp citrus notes and distinctly masculine woody undertones. Elegant, discreet and very French, Eau Sauvage is a touch of audacity together with perfect distinction.
http://www.auravita.com/products/aura/PACH12237.asp?RefId=80...


    Reference: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=undertones+perfume&me...
Nikki Graham
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:10
Native speaker of: English
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +11
base notes


Explanation:
Son las últimas, aquellas que quedan al final de la experiencia olfatoria. después de un rato de haberse colocado el perfume. Me confundi cuando puse base en las de corazón

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Note added at 13 mins (2006-08-03 22:33:45 GMT)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume#Fragrance_Notes (also useful for the other questions you posted


    Reference: http://experts.about.com/e/p/pe/Perfume.htm
Irina Dicovsky - MD (X)
Argentina
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nikki Graham: great link. Well done!
3 mins
  -> Than you! Got a BIG nose (not making me nosy!) and LOVE perfumes!!!

agree  teju
5 mins
  -> thx!

agree  vanesa medina
5 mins
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agree  Michael Powers (PhD): Very nicely researched, Irina - Mike :)
11 mins
  -> thx, Mike! =)))

agree  Diego Cruz, MD
33 mins
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agree  tazdog (X): http://www.proz.com/kudoz/93725
6 hrs
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agree  Patrice
6 hrs
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agree  Mari O'Keefe: Base notes is definitely the term you're after
9 hrs
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agree  Rachele Rossanese
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agree  Carlos Ruestes
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agree  Ana L Fazio-Kroll
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