Which Tamburins should you choose? Summer Tails and Chamo, decoded.
Tamburins has a way of making fragrance feel like a story. The cult Korean perfume house — beloved by BLACKPINK’s Jennie and sold out within days of each new drop in Seoul — has just released its most anticipated scent of the year: Summer Tails. At the same time, its hero original Chamo is back in stock, now joined by an expanded hair collection that turns both fragrances into a full daily ritual.
If you’ve been trying to decide which one to buy, where to get Tamburins in Australia, or whether the hair oil is worth adding to your basket, here’s everything you need to know.
What is Tamburins, and why is it so talked about?
Tamburins is Seoul’s most collected niche fragrance brand — the scent sister to Gentle Monster and NUDAKE, all housed under the same creative universe. Known for sculptural packaging, gender-neutral compositions, and an art-first approach to fragrance, each Tamburins scent is designed to be worn like a quiet object of beauty.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie is the brand’s global muse, and her widely reported favourite — Chamo — has been one of the most searched Korean perfumes in Australia for two years running. The 2026 Summer Tails release marks Tamburins’ first major new perfume in months, and it’s the one scent everyone was waiting to line up for.
Tamburins Summer Tails: the new scent, decoded
Light green honey wind · Lily of the valley · Cedarwood
The mood. Summer Tails captures the very last breath of summer — that short, gilded window where the heat softens, shadows lengthen, and everything smells faintly of greenery and sunlit wood. It’s less “beach holiday” and more “golden hour in a garden.”
The notes.
- Top: Light-green leaves, lily of the valley, a fresh-air brightness
- Heart: Geranium’s soft sweetness meeting a delicate whisper of anise — just enough spice to feel alive
- Base: Cedarwood, patchouli, and the smooth, lived-in texture of refined leather
How it wears. Summer Tails is lighter and more airy than Chamo on first spray, but the woody-leather base gives it surprising depth as the day goes on. Expect something green and floral to start, softening into a quiet, skin-close warmth by evening.
Who it’s for. If you’ve loved Diptyque Philosykos, Le Labo Thé Matcha 26, or Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil — scents that feel outdoorsy but polished — Summer Tails belongs in your collection.
Shop Summer Tails: Perfume Summer Tails 50ml · Perfume Summer Tails 11ml
Tamburins Chamo: the cult favourite, back in stock
Thick chamomile · Soft wood grain · Musk
The mood. Chamo is the quiet one — the scent people keep asking about but can’t quite place. Honeyed chamomile meets bitter clary sage and a library-soft musk base. Think: dried wildflowers pressed beneath porcelain, sprigs of sage forgotten in the pocket of a linen coat.
The notes.
- Top: Daisy and clary sage — herbal, slightly sweet, gently bitter
- Heart: Water notes and cypriol oil (nagarmotha) for an earthy, moss-like green
- Base: White musk, blond wood, amber — soft, skin-like, addictive
How it wears. Chamo is famously quiet — closer to skin than to the room. It’s a scent built for intimacy: people lean in to smell it rather than catching it from across the hallway. Wear it to work, on a date, or as your “you smell so good” signature. For the full community review, Chamo’s Fragrantica page is a deep-dive worth reading.
Who it’s for. Fans of Glossier You, Le Labo Another 13, or Maison Margiela By the Fireplace (lighter, cleaner end) will recognise the same kind of magnetic quietness in Chamo.
Shop Chamo: Perfume Chamo 50ml · Perfume Chamo 11ml
Summer Tails vs. Chamo: which Tamburins should you choose?
The honest answer: they’re very different scents, and most people end up wanting both eventually. Here’s the quick cheat sheet:
| If you want… | Choose… |
|---|---|
| Fresh, green, outdoorsy | Summer Tails |
| Warm, earthy, skin-like | Chamo |
| A new, conversation-starting scent | Summer Tails |
| A quiet “signature” everyone will ask about | Chamo |
| To wear in spring and summer | Summer Tails |
| To wear in autumn and winter | Chamo |
| A gift for someone who loves florals | Summer Tails |
| A gift for someone who loves unisex niche | Chamo |
Not sure? The 11ml travel sizes are the perfect trial — under $100 each, and pocket-friendly for the handbag rotation.
The hair collection: hair oil vs. hair perfume, explained
One of the most-asked questions we get about Tamburins: what’s the actual difference between the hair oil and the hair perfume? And do you need both? Here’s how to think about it.
Tamburins Hair Oil is the nourishing one. It’s an argan and jojoba blend that smooths, shines, and conditions — and happens to carry the perfume inside it. Use it on damp or dry hair to tame frizz, add gloss, and leave a soft, long-lasting trail of scent. This is the one you want if your hair is dry, coloured, or heat-styled.
Tamburins Hair Perfume is the scent one. It’s a fine mist designed purely to fragrance the hair — lighter than the oil, no residue, no heaviness. It’s the closest thing to spritzing fine perfume onto your hair without risking the damage a pure alcohol-based perfume can cause. Use it post-styling, before an event, or to refresh between washes.
Do you need both? If you only pick one: go oil if your hair needs conditioning, perfume if your hair is already healthy and you just want the scent. If you’re building a full Tamburins ritual: oil in the morning, perfume as a top-up through the day.
Shop the hair collection:
- Hair Oil Summer Tails 50ml
- Hair Oil Chamo 50ml
- Hair Perfume Summer Tails 80ml
- Hair Perfume Chamo 80ml
How to layer: building a Tamburins scent wardrobe
Once you own more than one Tamburins product, you can start playing with how they work together. A few favourite combinations:
- Chamo on Chamo: Hair oil and perfume in the same scent — the most saturated, long-lasting version of your signature
- Summer Tails hair & Chamo skin: A fresh green halo around your hair with a warm, earthy base on skin — dimensional and uniquely yours
- Hair perfume only: For soft, low-commitment days when you don’t want scent on your skin
- Travel size in the handbag: The 11ml perfume lets you switch between Summer Tails for the day and Chamo for the evening
Shop the Tamburins drop at SoJan (Australia)
All Tamburins products at SoJan are handpicked directly from authorised retailers in Seoul — 100% authentic, with no import duties, direct to your door. Free tracked shipping to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and across Australia on orders over $300 AUD.
Perfumes:
- Tamburins Perfume Summer Tails 50ml
- Tamburins Perfume Summer Tails 11ml
- Tamburins Perfume Chamo 50ml
- Tamburins Perfume Chamo 11ml
Hair Collection:
- Hair Oil Summer Tails 50ml
- Hair Oil Chamo 50ml
- Hair Perfume Summer Tails 80ml
- Hair Perfume Chamo 80ml
Browse the full Tamburins collection at SoJan for Blue Hinoki, Bottari, Evening Glow, the Shell Perfume hand cream range, and more.
