Curious to know what your art of seduction is? This quiz reveals your archetype based on your personality and matches you to 1 of 9 seducer types.
What Is Your Art of Seduction?
It is the archetype in your subconscious you use to lure or arouse. Robert Greene, an American author, coined the term in his best-seller book, the Art of Seduction.
Uncover Your Archetype with the “9 Seducer Types” Quiz
Take the test if you wonder what your art of seduction is. It’s a 20-question self-report, revealing the type of seducer you are based on your desires, attitudes, and fantasies.
You do not have to have a dirty mind to participate. As Greene points out, “We all have the power of attraction—the ability to draw people in and hold them in our thrall.”
The quiz helps to dig deep into your sexuality, bringing up your sensual sides.
What are the 9 seduction archetypes?
In his book, Robert Greene introduces nine types of seducers: the Siren, Rake, Ideal Lover, Dandy, Natural, Coquette, Charmer, Charismatic, and Star.
Each archetype has a unique character and seduces through distinct characteristics.
| Seducer Type | Symbol |
| The Siren | Water |
| The Rake | Fire |
| The Ideal Lover | Portrait Painter |
| The Dandy | The Orchid |
| The Natural | The Lamb |
| The Coquette | The Shadow |
| The Charmer | The Mirror |
| The Charismatic | The Lamp |
| The Star | The Idol |
Here’s how the Art of Seduction book describes each archetype.
The Siren
It’s a highly sexual, supremely confident, alluring female offering endless pleasure—and a bit of danger.
The Siren finds it easy to lure those who have mommy issues, people who long for a strong feminine personality.
The Rake
The masters of seductive language, the Rake are the manifestation of long prohibited sexual fantasies of many women.
They are clearly amoral, but their love of women lets them charm and arouse.
If your art of seduction is the Rake, you offer a brief but fearless and fiery pleasure to your target(s). And that’s the key to your attractiveness.
The Ideal Lover
“Ideal Lovers thrive on people’s broken dreams, which become lifelong fantasies.” They make you feel desired, lovable, and even godlike.
The Ideal Lover seduces you by appealing to your higher self, a pleasing image of yours buried in your insecurities.
The Dandy
It’s the archetype of free-spirited, ambiguous people. “Dandies excite us because they cannot be categorized and hint at a freedom we want for ourselves.” Their seductive powers come from their individuality and ignorance of social approval.
The Natural
Naturals evoke pleasing emotions rooted in our childhoods: Spontaneity, sincerity, and unpretentiousness. It’s the archetype of pure innocence, the incarnation of alluring weakness.
A Natural would seduce you by being playful and fragile without shying away, awakening your protectiveness. You’re drawn to them because you want to shield them.
The Coquette
A total tease, Coquettes, never allow pure satisfaction. They drag your emotions around, proving they don’t need you to survive. Their independency lures you, fueling your desire to conquer their body—and heart.
The Charmer
Charmers get you; they adapt to your mood. You feel safe around them because they minimize your insecurity. Like their symbol, the mirror, they focus on you, making you feel special.
The Charismatic
The Charismatics are desirable and alluring because they have what many don’t: confidence, purposefulness, and contentedness. It’s the archetype of those who excite you for who they are.
The Star
Objects of fascination, the Stars are spectacular and rare. “Standing out from others through a distinctive and appealing style, they make us want to watch them.”
Find Out the Dangers of Your Seducer Type
The quiz analyzes your erotic persona to determine the threats you might face when using your art of seduction.
According to the book, each seducer archetype has specific dangers, the risks one must take to evoke. For example, “the Rake faces the most danger from members of his own sex, who are far less indulgent than women are of his constant skirt chasing.”
Heads Up: You Might Be an Anti-Seducer
The premise of the quiz is to identify what your art of seduction is. But you might also match the anti-seducer archetype.
Anti-seducers are the opposite of seducers; They are “insecure, self-absorbed, and unable to grasp the psychology of another person, they literally repel.”
The Problem with the Art of Seduction
Despite being a best-seller, the Art of Seduction is not a perfect book. Its biggest problem is that it encourages playing characters to seduce.
Moreover, it exaggerates the importance of being seductive. The book’s tone suggests that you’re of no value if you cannot allure.
But be mindful that real life is not a stage; playing roles can only get you so far. The best strategy to attract people, therefore, is to be yourself.
Disclaimer
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How to Play?
Playing personality quizzes is straightforward: Choose the option that’s true about you—or you relate to—and select “Next.” Unlike trivia quizzes, personality tests have no right or wrong answers. But the questions are in forced-choice format. The point is to push you to choose an option that makes the most sense, not the one that’s 100% true. For the most accurate results, don’t overthink your responses. Go with options that you “feel” are the best.
Questions of the quiz
- 1What do you think is the most appealing feature of yours?
Cuteness
Compassion
Uniqueness
Playfulness
Independence
Braveness
Knowledge
Experience
Talent
None
- 2How do you feel when a confident person flirts with you?
Shy
Fascinated
Numb
Naughty
Bored
Excited
Flattered
Humble
Disgusted
I don’t know.
- 3What kind of romance do you often fantasize about?
Something innocent and pure
Romeo & Juliet kind of love
An unpredictable and extraordinary love
Something fun and casual
I don’t like fantasizing about romance
A taboo-ish, forbidden love story.
Something tragic and sad.
A modern-day romance with no drama
A fiery romance that would make headlines
IDK. I’ve never thought about that.
- 4Which word is a better fit for your sexuality?
Ordinary
Passionate
Weird
Kinky
Dominant
Wicked
Giver
Pleasure-Seeker
Brat
I’ve never explored my sexuality
- 5Are you a dominant or submissive character?
I don’t want to be either.
It depends on my partner.
It depends on my mood.
I like playing the dominant.
I AM the dominant character.
I think I’m a bit submissive.
I’m the god/goddess
I like both.
I’d rather not say
I don’t know the answer
- 6How would you start the conversation with someone you want to hook up with?
“Hey, how are you doing?”
“Do you have a map? I just got lost in your eyes.”
“What’s your favorite band?”
“Do you like it protected or raw?”
“How much do you make?”
“Is your boyfriend/girlfriend around?”
“You look tired. Do you need a massage?”
“Want to come over and hook up?”
I don’t like to start such a conversation.
I don’t know what I would do.
- 7How would you let your crush know that you like them?
I’d be mean to them
I’d text them and confess my feeling
I’d randomly kiss them
I’d dress sexy around them
I’d ask them to hook up with me
I’d stare at them
I’d buy them gifts
I’d ask them on a date
I’d wait for them to make the first move.
I have no idea what I’d do.
- 8How would you feel if someone confessed their love for you?
Confused
Flattered
Indifferent
Disgusted
Amused
Turned-on
Captivated
Bored
Awkward
I don’t know how I’d feel.
- 9What kind of people attract you?
Protective
Beautiful
Wild
Submissive
Successful
Innocent
Loyal
Confident
Understanding
I don’t know.
- 10Which one is a turn-off?
Rudeness
Disloyalty
Mediocrity
Lack of humor
Insecurity
Clinginess
Meanness
Dependency
Lack of ambition
I don’t know.
- 11What kind of naughty fantasies do you have that you’d rather keep a secret?
Mommy/daddy issue stuff
Forbidden love fantasies
Kinky stuff
Taboo fantasies
Boss-secretary type of fantasies
Cheating fantasies
Fetish-ish stuff
BDSM type of things
Fantasies about famous people
I don’t know.
- 12What would you do if a super-hot person tried to hook up with you?
I’d shy away
It depends on my relationship status
It depends on how they approach me
It depends on my mood
It depends on their net worth
I’d flirt back and hook up with them
I’d try to get to know them
I’d only say yes if they could arouse me
I don’t like to hook up with random people
I don’t know what I’d do
- 13Fill in the blank. Alcohol makes me ___________.
A silly person
A romantic person
A crazy person
A funny person
A horny person
A straight-up villain
A kind and caring person
A thoughtful and deep person
A creative person.
IDK. I’ve never drunk alcohol.
- 14Would you like to be the center of attention?
Only if it’s a special person’s attention
No, I’d like to create the attention
No, it sounds too boring for me
I might like it.
It depends on my mood.
No, I like to remain low-key.
No, but I know how to make someone feel that way.
Yes, I deserve more attention
Yes, I love it when everyone is attentive to me
I’m not sure about the answer.
- 15What’s your style like?
Casual
Classic
Creative
Sexy
Chic
Sporty
Trendy
Formal
Artsy
I don’t have a particular style.
- 16Which one describes your body type?
Petite
Tall
Curvy
Short
Thick
Muscular
Chubby
In-shape
None of the above.
I’d rather not say.
- 17Choose a word that you think is cute without context.
Pipsqueak
Snuggle
Tummy
Giggle
Glitter
Petite
Jubilee
Tinkle
Bumblebee
I can’t decide
- 18How would you feel after an unwanted breakup?
Angry
Broken
Fine
Puzzled
Numb
Glad
Disappointed
Sad
It depends.
I don’t know how I’d feel.
- 19What’s your favorite topic?
Gossip
Romance
Fashion
Technology
Money
Sports
Science
Politics
Music or movies
None of them
- 20Final question: How old are you?
16 or younger
17-18
19-20
21-23
24-26
27-30
31-35
36-40
41 or older
I’d rather not say
