If anything, this thread reinforces that peoples eyes really are different, and what is great for one person may be bad for another. I love photochromics and have been using them more for anything other that full sun. I have a bunch of the Julbos:
Reactiv 2-4 brown polar ski goggles
The 2-3 are nice. The 1-3 are too bright for me in sun. But I prefer the Bolle tint & range. And the Bolles have better optics - a bit more internal reflection & distortion with the Julbos
Maybe the 0-3 would be a good choice for you.