"Even though I've been away from [place] for so long, its scent still finds me in my daily life."
"The scent of [place] lingers in my everyday experiences, reminding me of the precious memories I made there."
"In the midst of my daily routine, I often catch a whiff of [place], evoking nostalgia."
These sentences are given by ChatGPT, with a mention that they sound poignant. Do they sound so to native English speakers? Like, do they give off the sad feeling?