Thomas Juth points out that compression colors aren't locked to one mood. You can blend intimacy, urgency, and intensity on a single vocal to match the emotional arc of the song, rather than picking just one compressor type and sticking with it.
His method for choosing between them: line up several compressors on the same vocal track, close your eyes, and listen for how each one makes you feel rather than analyzing settings.
Juth suggests running this blind test often when you're starting out, working through as many compressors as possible to learn their distinct textures. Over time that builds an instinct for which one fits a given moment in a mix.