Hello, I had a problem when I was pregnant, I ran straight out the door to buy antibacterial handwash (for preparing food, etc) and the smell was so strong, i just couldn't tolerate the smell at all.

Maybe you could try substituting the strange smell for one that you like. These days I buy the homebrand liquid soap, (I think it's supposed to be lavender fragrance but I can't really smell it) and I add a couple of drops of whatever my fave aromatherapy oil is of the moment. Spearmint, lavender and rose are all good, just make sure you don't use fake fragrance oils by mistake!
:-)