What is considered a "vintage" fragrance"?

Myths facts and Opinions:

I define "deep vintage" as fragrances that were produced before the year 2004 (when long ingredient lists started to first appear on boxes). This was a period when new IFRA standards changed the use of raw materials that were allowed in perfumes from 0.6 to a 0.1% cap. It was a very noticable mass reformulation and greatly affected  perfumes with "classic style" formulas.

However, some fragrance enthusiasts would consider Pre-2009 fragrances truly vintage. That was the last time oakmoss was used in It's natural form within mainstream fragrance.

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