...Opus XV - King Blue for me. I got no reservations about wearing it, will bust it out whenever I want to feel like a boss.

...Might be a little pricey for a teenager, but Pacific Chill sounds like exactly what you're looking for. Fresh and sweet, perfect summer scent, especially for a younger person. Reminds me of a party on the beach. Another suggestion would be Allure Homme Édition Blanche Eau de Parfum; it combines lemon with a vanilla/tonka bean base that turns it creamy and sweet. This one is more versatile and you can wear it anytime.

...I think Honour Woman Eau de Parfum would work really well as a wedding scent. I love it on my wife. Her wedding scent was Delina Eau de Parfum though that might not work as well for winter.

...I think one of the most egregious ones is Groove Xcape. Looks like it's an aquatic freshie but is the polar opposite, a dark brooding smoky incense fragrance.

...You can use the Parfumo search function like so to experiment with different combinations of notes and see if you recognize any of the perfumes.

...What's interesting I think is that this exercise is not just your top 5 favorite fragrances. For me especially, I generally gravitate towards interesting and polarizing scents that don't work for all occasions. For "desert island" frags , one has to consider versatility as well, and also coverage (can't pick 5 cool-weather gourmands even though that may be your favorite fragrance type, for example). Taking that into consideration, I'd say:4. Montabaco Parfum - casual, everyday, signature"Shooting Stars - Nio | XerJoff" - warm weather freshieHaltane - evening/going outAngels' Share - cool weather gourmandRoyal Oud - formal

...Few suggestions off the top of my head would be:1. 4. Montabaco Parfum This is my signature scent. Centered around a tobacco leaf accord, it has a really nice ozonic and light vibe that is uplifting and very fresh. I think it works in pretty much any season.2. "Shooting Stars - Nio | XerJoff" Probably my favorite "green" scent, it's a very unique mix of aromatic spiciness and soapy cleanness. Probably wouldn't work for very cold weather, but you have Gris Charnel for that!3. Burlington 1819 This is such a great all-rounder. Think a better version of Le Gemme - Tygar or Sospiro Vibrato. Complex and high-quality, but yet mass-appealing and versatile.

...Sauvage Elixir would be a great fall/winter mass-pleasing pick. It's a bit strong, so if it is a bit too pushy for you, I'd suggest Brioni (2021) Eau de Parfum. Woody/freshie with violet to tone down the ambrox/ozonic notes. Also has a bit of sweet apple so makes it work well for the colder months. You can find Brioni for like $50 online which is an absolute steal for such a high quality frag.

...I think what you call "messy" is a good problem to have. I'd rather have too many perfumes to choose from than too few. I'd much rather be a perfume hobbyist now than, for example, in the 70s or 80s, when the internet didn't exist and the entire universe of fragrances to choose from was restricted to what they had in stock at your local department store. We are IN the golden age of perfumery.

...My two favorite winter frags are Overture Man and Angels' Share. Both quite boozy and sweet. The Amouage is a bit pricey but you can find it at discounters for around $200

...I wore "Shooting Stars - Nio | XerJoff" at my wedding. Fantastic fresh scent, with a unique green and spicy accord that will make you stand out. Lasts long as well.