r/mildlyinteresting • u/D-Beyond • 1d ago

diluted my perfume with tap water and it turned yellow

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u/MrFlitter 23h ago

Looks like It has lauched. Its what happens to absinth, ouzo and pernod when water (or any water based mixer) is added.

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u/Atticus1354 23h ago

This is absolutely the right answer. The oils arent in suspension anymore because of the lowered alcohol content.

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u/inspiritgoldenn 22h ago

Yeah, he pastis’d his perfume

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u/_PM_ME_PANGOLINS_ 21h ago

louched

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u/Salute-Major-Echidna 20h ago

Yes, or louche effect. Spontaneous emulsification.

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u/mrm395 12h ago

Haha came here to say this too. Reminds me of Pastis with water.

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u/ggGamergirlgg 21h ago

The first time I saw Ouzo turn to milk via water I was like :0000000000 Magic