What Night-Blooming Flower Matches Your Personality?

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
What Night-Blooming Flower Matches Your Personality?
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About This Quiz

Thousands of species of flowers bloom during the day, from roses to peonies to violets. Some species, such as daisies and California poppies, close up at night, but most day-blooming flowers stay open until they die. However, a few species of flowers only reveal their beauty when the sun is safely tucked away. They may open in the late afternoon, after the sun's heat has passed, or they may only open when the moon is out. Often white in color, these night-blooming flowers are pollinated by nocturnal moths, which they attract with their strong scents. 

Some of the world's greatest perfumes are based on essential oils derived from night-blooming flowers, such as Guerlain's Shalimar, which features jasmine, and Frederic Malle's Carnal Flower, which features tuberose. For centuries, these flowers have been associated with romance, mystery and forbidden love. If you've ever wondered which night-blooming flower is symbolic of your personality, this is the quiz for you!

We want to know all about you, from your Hogwarts house to your darkest personal secrets to your favorite "Saved by the Bell" character. In return, we'll tell you which deliciously fragrant night-blooming flower would suit your personality best! Who knows, you may already own a scent that features this flower, or you may discover that this flower's scent makes you appear more alluring than ever before. Ready to find out more? Let's get quizzing!

What kind of climate do you feel the most comfortable in?
I love hot, dry climates.
I can basically survive anywhere.
I like temperate climates.
I adore hot and humid weather.

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When you meet new people, do you prefer to make a strong impact right away, or would you rather slowly grow on them?
I want them to be blown away by my personality.
I'm pretty shy and prefer that people don't even notice me at first.
I want to make a good impression, but I don't like getting too close right away.
I like to slowly get to know people.

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Let's say you have the money to relocate to any city in the world. Which one do you choose?
New Delhi
Minneapolis
New Orleans
San Juan

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If you were a witch, what would your familiar be?
A serpent
A grey hare
A black cat
A robin

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When do you feel at your best?
Late at night, once the party's started
At dusk, when the world seems quiet and calm
Around 10 p.m., when people are still out walking on the streets and the night feels young
Early in the morning, when the dew is still on the grass

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Are you the mom of your friend group?
Haha, no ... I'm the one the mom worries about.
No. If other people want to be self-destructive, it's none of my business.
Nah. That's a lot of work for too little reward.
(Gulp) Yes. Yes I am.

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What's your darkest personal trait?
I'm selfish.
I withhold affection.
I love spending money I don't have.
I secretly judge my friends behind their backs.

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It's 8 a.m. You have a big presentation today. How do you feel?
Ugh, it's way too early to be awake.
I'm a little nervous, but I know I'm well-prepared.
If I have to give a presentation, that means I deserve an extra-large chocolate muffin.
Aaaa! I'm a bag of nerves!

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What's your favorite style of garden?
I'm a huge fan of botanical gardens.
I prefer wildflowers and nature scenes to gardens.
I love container gardens; so portable!
Butterfly gardens are charming.

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Who's your biggest enemy?
My manager
My mother
My boyfriend's ex
The mean girl at my office

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It's Friday night and you're ready to go wilding. What do you do?
Put on my wilding dress and hit the clubs
Go out for cocktails but get home by 11
Find out where the party is and show up with a case of champagne
Watch a really scary movie on Netflix while eating low-sodium popcorn

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If your true love went to prison for five years, would you wait for him or her?
Lol, no
Depends. What did they do?
Of course! They are my soul mate!
I might stay single, but it would be by accident, not on purpose.

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What's your favorite perfume?
I like heavy florals like "Joy."
I prefer quiet, green perfumes like "Calyx."
Give me something big and sweet, like "Flowerbomb."
How about something classic, like "White Diamonds"?

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Time for a manicure! What style will you pick?
Pink ombre
French tips
Red with little jewels
Polished clear

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Imagine you could be any species of winged insect for the day. Which one would you choose?
A Yucca moth
A Hawk moth
A Luna moth
A Sphinx moth

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A genie appears and asks you which season you'd always like it to be. How do you answer him?
Late summer
Spring
Maybe spring, maybe fall ... I can't pick!
As long as it's warm, I don't really care what season it is.

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Would you ever consider getting permanent make-up? What would you get?
Permanent eye liner
Microbladed eye brows
Permanent lipstick
Yuck, I would never do that!

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Do you have sensitive skin?
No, not really!
I'm a little bit acne-prone.
My skin is somewhat dry and mature.
Yes, it's very sensitive.

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Which of these flower-related quotes do you relate to the most?
“I must have flowers, always, and always.”
"A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love."
“The earth laughs in flowers.”
"Don't let the tall weeds cast a shadow on the beautiful flowers in your garden."

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How would you dress for a July wedding?
I'd wear a strapless red dress with a big puffy skirt and stilettos.
I'd wear a simple pink sleeveless dress with low heels.
I'd wear a green jumpsuit with a straw hat and wedge sandals.
I'd wear a lavender sun dress with flat "pop of color" shoes.

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What kind of flowers will your wedding bouquet definitely have?
Orchids
Daisies
Calla lilies
Tulips

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Would you rather have pure white hair, cream-colored hair, pink hair or blonde hair?
Cream-colored hair
Blonde hair, please!
Pure white hair
Pink hair for the win!

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What's your favorite type of tree?
Gingkos
Pine trees
Pink magnolia trees
Palm trees

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Do you like walking around at night by yourself?
Yes, it excites me.
Yes, but only if I'm in the country.
No! But I love walking around at night with friends.
Ugh, I've never done that. It's not safe!

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If you were looking for a new job, what's the first thing you'd do?
Complain about it to all my friends
Update my LinkedIn
Post that I was looking on social media
Sign up for a job fair

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Do you have any tattoos?
So many!
I have a couple discreet tattoos.
I've got one on my hip or ankle.
Nope!

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What does your bedroom look like?
I've got an epic bed with satin sheets. Otherwise, it's a mess.
It's chicly minimalist.
It's a riot of clothes, pictures, magazines ...
It's neat as a pin, with curtains that match the bedspread.

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In your opinion, which flower is totally overrated?
Red roses
Shasta daisies
Purple wisteria
Pink ranunculus

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If someone were rejecting you, what would you want them to say?
"Sorry, you are too beautiful for me."
"I like you a lot but my heart is with someone else."
"You are so attractive but I don't know if you are my destiny, alas!"
"Let's just be friends. Cool?"

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Would the people who know you best say that you're you mysterious, edgy or normal?
They think I'm edgy ... and they're right.
They think I'm normal ... and they're wrong.
They think I'm so mysterious and I am so mysterious!
They call me basic, but I'm actually pretty cool.

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