Concept
Quintessenza, a name of great significance taken from the Latin, “quinta-essentia”. According to Aristotle the quintessence was aether, the fifth element, after terra (earth), aer (air), ignis (fire), and aqua (water). He believed aether was eternal and made of a more refined substance that transcended the earthly four. As aether was described as a purer, perfect substance which is unlike anything else on earth, much like how Mariacarmen feels about a new lifestyle brand entirely dedicated to marvelous italianess! From there the name Quintessenza was born!
Values
According to Plato, the quintessence had the shape of a dodecahedron, made of 12 faces. Similarly, 12 values define Quintessenza’s philosophy: Culture, Art, Gastronomy, Music, Beauty, Tradition, Lifestyle, Interfusion, Heritage, Sustainability, Uniqueness and Creativity.
