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civet

civet
Noun
pl: civets

When referring to the animal, the term is used as a standard countable noun. However, when referring to the aromatic secretion used in perfumery, the word functions as an uncountable mass noun, similar to "musk" or "ambergris."

In a fragrance context, civet is prized as a fixative, meaning it prevents more volatile scents from evaporating too quickly. While the raw substance has an overpowering, pungent odor, it is used in extreme dilution to add warmth and depth to a scent profile.

Meanings

Nouncivet

A small, nocturnal mammal of the family Viverridae, found in Africa and Asia, known for producing a strong-smelling secretion.

The civet is a solitary animal that hunts small rodents and insects.

Nouncivet

A strong-smelling musk-like substance secreted by the glands of the civet, used as a fixative in perfumes.

The perfumer added a small amount of civet to the fragrance to increase its longevity.

Examples

The civet is a nocturnal animal that spends much of its time in the trees.

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The civet is a nocturnal animal that spends much of its time in the trees.

I wonder if that animal over there is a civet or a genet.

Travel

I wonder if that animal over there is a civet or a genet.

The perfume contains a small amount of civet to make the scent last longer.

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The perfume contains a small amount of civet to make the scent last longer.

Kopi Luwak is a luxury coffee produced from beans digested by a civet.

Gourmet

Kopi Luwak is a luxury coffee produced from beans digested by a civet.

Wait, is that a civet sneaking through the underbrush?

Travel

Waitis that a civet sneaking through the underbrush?

Historically, civet was highly prized by perfumers for its musk-like quality.

History

Historicallycivet was highly prized by perfumers for its musk-like quality.

The scent of raw civet is overpowering, but it becomes sweet when diluted.

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The scent of raw civet is overpoweringbut it becomes sweet when diluted.

A civet uses its scent glands to mark its territory in the jungle.

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A civet uses its scent glands to mark its territory in the jungle.

I have never seen a live civet before today.

Travel

I have never seen a live civet before today.

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