Is it normal to smell down there before your period?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, it can be normal for your vaginal smell to change a little before your period. Hormone shifts and changes in discharge can make it more noticeable or slightly different than usual.
A mild change in smell before your period is common. Your hormones and discharge shift during your cycle, and the smell may be a little muskier or metallic—especially as your period gets close. You don’t need to make it smell like nothing; the vagina has its own normal scent.
Skip scented washes or douching, which can irritate things and throw off the vagina’s balance. If the smell is strong or fishy, sticks around, or comes with itching, burning, pain, or unusual discharge, it’s worth checking with a healthcare professional.