civetlike

As adjectives the difference between civetlike and rivetlike

is that civetlike is resembling a civet or some aspect of one, such as its perfume while rivetlike is resembling or characteristic of a rivet.

As a noun perfume

is a pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance; aroma.

As a verb perfume

is to apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

As an adjective civetlike is

resembling a civet or some aspect of one, such as its perfume.

As a noun civet

is a carnivorous catlike animal that produces a musky secretion it is two to three feet long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.

As an adjective civetlike is

resembling a civet or some aspect of one, such as its perfume.