Recommend me a scent based on current likes

Seems like you don't like fragrances that are very sweet (Black XS, Le Male), and I'm with you. A few that you may like:

- Rive Gauche Pour Homme: Fresh, barber-shop clean
- YSL L'Homme: Spawned La Nuit, and is different enough to stand on its own
- Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce & Gabanna: Probably my most-complimented frag by "everyday" women (yes, more than Aventus!)
- Gucci Pour Homme II: Smooth tea
- Terre D'Hermes: Citrus and earth with some metal (my gf's personal favorite)
- Chanel Egoiste: Somewhat sweet, but a nice woody oriental with vanilla and sandalwood (one of my personal favorites)

This list is somewhat 'safe', but I've only included frags that are easy to find and are less than $100 for 100ml. There are tons of others, but these will be a good start. Best of luck finding one you like!

Carbone de Balmain
Nuit De Sens

Roadster if you like mint, Individuel, Joop! Jump Summer Temptation, Fahrenheit 32.

Rochas Man, Emporio Armani Lui, Gucci Guilty, D by Dunhill, Dunhill Desire, Pasha.

Fahrenheit 32 by Christian Dior - This fragrance bears no resemblance whatsoever to its namesake Fahrenheit. The opening is a refreshing whiff of clean greenness, with faint specks of refreshing mint and fruity coconut, carried on nascent vanilla. Drifting to a lovely, floral middle, a sharp and crisp neroli and a wisp of vetiver wrestle with the menthol and strengthening vanilla, imparting a sweetness and powderiness to the mixture. The overpowering base, with its fully developed vanilla, and attendant sweet and powdery aura, takes control and leads to its comforting drydown. This high-quality composition is unique, and has average longevity and projection.

and try:

Aqua Fahrenheit by Christian Dior - This is a considerably toned down version of the original, masterpiece Fahrenheit. No negative connotation is implied or should be taken; rather, this is a distinctive composition, somewhat bright and fresh, with ties to the original.
Initially, one is treated to a blast of sparkling grapefruit, with its sour greenness, tempered by a hint of sweetness from the mandarin. This invigorating, citrus melange is drawn to the heart by a nascent mint. Here, in the heart, the cool spearmint comes into its own with its sweet, green facets, and commingles with violet leaf, with its intense freshness and a hint of cucumber. Basil infuses the refreshing blend with a lively dusting of its lemon-like, savory herb. A very faint undercurrent of petro/gasoline can be sensed. Transition to the base, a rather ordinary, woods accord presents, and interplays with a light, almost airy, Haitian vetiver as well as a subtle leather. A placid drydown ensues. This high-quality composition is bright and fresh, and should prove to be very versatile. Having average projection and longevity, this scent will, indeed, shine in the spring, summer and fall.

YSL L'homme
Armani Code
Pure Havane
The One

I hope this gives a rough idea of my tastes

pasha, Gucci Guilty, Emporio Armani Lui.

Also try Gaultier 2 is simplistic, but beautifully sweet and cosy - vanilla amber and musk, a bit powdery, very sexy