Well, I use different oils... Almond for example is generally 1000x milder, so you don't have to smell that olive oily smell and get the urge to puke all over the place.
It's still a really gross mixture though. I find a good thing to do is put the stuff into a container where the smell can not get out too much, like a sport water bottle. It may also be a good idea to put a clothespin on your nose too.