Makes complete sense.
My weight weenie bike has a converted triple FSA k light crank with 46-30 rings and a lightweight 11-25 cassette.
Nice close ratios, a super low bottom gear, a top end close to 50-12, short cage derailleur and lots of saved grammes!
I live in a hilly area. I laughed at all the nonsense about “is the compact dead?” When 52-36 cranks became fashionable. I’m a reasonably strong rider. A 50-34 is ideal for me. But so is a 48-32 or a 46-30.
I’ve been using a 46-34 on my winter bike for years. I love the small jump on the front rings.
Just choose ratios that work best for you and ignore fashion and naysayers.