Youngbarber,
When I first started using witch-hazel, the aroma was so bad it almost made me barf !
However, over a period of time, I got used to it (as TheBigSpendur has said), and I now no longer have any problems with the aroma.
For me the benefits of witch-hazel more than out-weighed the initial aroma problem :)
Good luck !
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ