Saks Sharpens Artisanal Approach to Fragrances

The walls have come down at Saks Fifth Avenue’s fragrance department.

The department store has cleared 2,600 square feet of space in its flagship for an open-floor concept populated by branded fragrance boutiques. The expansive space — set apart by a white, mosaic marble floor — is the first thing shoppers see as they enter the store from Fifth Avenue.