Byzance Ormonde Jayne 2020

Byzance from the "La Route de Soie" series by Ormonde Jayne opens with blackcurrants and a hint of milk. Until now, I couldn't imagine this milk note, but it is indeed present. Later, it becomes a bit softer, with a delicate hint of wood and iris, but the berries run through the entire scent progression.
The base notes are, for me, hardly perceptible.
With the name Byzance, I unfortunately have a preconceived notion from Rochas Byzance 1987, which gives me a different impression, but this one cannot be blamed for that.

I use this comment to briefly summarize my impression of the "La Route de Soie" series.
Four fragrances have been grouped under the title "The Silk Road": Damask, Tanger, Byzance, and Levant.
Anyone who thinks of strong orientals with these names is mistaken. For me, all four are suited to warm spring days.
All four are related, despite different ingredients, and share a similarity. They are soft, rounded, and harmoniously coordinated. And while I can appreciate this, it doesn't quite hit the mark for me. I have the impression, feel free to correct me here, that the base notes are too weak. It remains fruity-floral, modern, as if a soft focus filter has been applied. In my mind's eye, I see young ladies from affluent backgrounds with ponytails, beautifully smooth complexions, pink-and-white striped shirts, skinny jeans, and Tod's, oh, and we mustn't forget the pearl stud earrings.