Does how lean you get before bulking make a difference?

I have always wondered this.

I will use example weights to help understand the question.

Let’s say someone is very lean with abs at 140 LB.

Assuming the bulk is done correctly for both situations, If they were to bulk to 170 from 140 would they be more likely to maintain abs and gain less fat versus if they started to bulk to 170 from 155 (a higher body fat starting point) or do these things not make a difference?

Basically does starting a bulk from a lower body fat starting point versus higher body fat starting point make a difference? And of course I am not including situations where someone is clearly overweight. I am talking about those with at least 3-5 years of weight lifting experience