Zibet is a term that refers to a particular type of musk, which is a perfume ingredient mainly produced by amplifying the scent of the glands of animals such as civets. There are several synonyms for zibet, and they include civet musk, muscone, and muskrat. Civet musk is similar to zibet and is obtained from the anal glands of civet cats, which are animals native to Africa and Southeast Asia. Muscone and muskrat are other synonyms for zibet, but they are generally used to describe the smell of musk. Nevertheless, all these terms refer to the scent that is commonly used in making perfumes due to its unique and pleasant aroma.