As you said a saddle is an extremely personal thing, what fits one person might not be the best for another, best bet if possible would be to go to a bike shop that will let you try some saddles and that has a really good return policy.
That being said, I have a Selle SMP TRK on my road bike, nice and comfortable, even on the longer rides. Has a hooked nose to reduce pressure.
Like it so much will be getting another for my MTB.