Hi Steven. This is Alex Martinez. I am Carlos cousin. His mother, Hilda aka Maritza and my mom Miledy, lived next to each other in NYC making it possible for Carlos to be in my life on daily basis during our youth. I am sad to say I did not attain to the closeness you evidently experienced with him, but I always respected and admired my cousin. I love your personal expressions because it allowed me to see him in a new light. But one thing I always feel epitomized him was his outlook in life. He lived by the creed "You can't stop the future, you can't rewind tha past. The only way to live successfully is to press play". That is what my cousin always did in life....he pressed play and embraced the ride. My mom died in Oct 2019 and Carlos was super supportive and encouraging to me. i loved his compassion as well as his dedication. I can see you shared many of his same attributes. I don't know you personally but maybe one day we can talk offline. Thank you for your video. It was priceless to me and I will share it with his mom. And thank you in behalf of all of his friends.
:D I love this, you deserve so many more thumbs up for pointing this out so wittily and with such a light touch. I bet he'd laugh and agree with you, ahaha!
I'm rarely saddened by people's deaths that I don't know, but seeing Carlos on screen over the last several years his spirit is so gregarious and we are empathizing over this loss. Hang in there buddy..
Still miss Carlos. Very sorry for your loss of a dear friend. He always seemed to be the brightest and most positive person. His energy will not be forgotten.
I took a break from fragrance videos and collecting due to how addictive and expensive this got for me. Checked up just now on what’s new in the fragrance world only to discover this passing. Huge shock and sadness is what I’m feeling for this loss!
I totally agree with this sentiment. I was an avid watcher of fragrance videos but took a break a few years back so now to see this news it’s shocking and heartbreaking. Used to love BFL and his music/intros, RIP.
I’ve known Carlos personally for over 25 years, first as a friend and then later as a fellow employee. I can’t believe he is gone and can’t imagine how you must be feeling. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I know how much you meant to him and I’d imagine the feeling was mutual. The friendship and partnership you shared was special and inspiring. May his memory always be a blessing and inspiration to you and others as you move forward. Always a “rockstar” to me, I’m sure he will be with you proudly throughout all your future endeavors. Rest in sweet Peace Carlito, your legacy will live on and shine bright forever. 💓💫💜
My daughter had cancer, 3 months chemo goes into remission, comes home, killed next day in car wreck at 17! I miss her everyday as you will Carlos! Keep him in your heart forever and one day we’ll see them again! God Bless
We will miss him. Carlos represented the best of what this community can be, collaborative and warm and passionate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, his family and all who loved him.
Although I was and still am a year plus later, an old novice in the world fragrance, I learned so much from watching Carlo's and your channel. The chemistry and friendship was so genuine between you guys, it projected. I do find myself from time to time going back to Carlo's Channel to relive a blooper or just to take another glance of his passionate work, and that contegious Brooklyn Fragrance Lover intro song. I'm sad, but happy that through my curiosity to learn a little bit about fragrance I came accross his channel and for that matter into yours. I'm sending Carlos my thanks and I ask my Lord to deliver my message to him. To you my friend, I say thanks as well.
Carlos was the first fragrance reviewer that I followed on RU-vid. I loved his reviews and watching the two of you together. Your closeness was so apparent in your videos. I am so very saddened by his passing. Rest in fragrance heaven, dear Carlos! My deepest condolences to his family, to you and your family and to all who loved him.
Stephen I don't even know where to begin, this is a great loss to everyone in the community. I cant begin to imagine how much loss and devastation you're going through. He was alot of people's favorite. Keep the good memories, carry them along with you. We are here for you and the family.
This was terrible news. I'm so sorry for your loss, Steven. Carlos was such a wonderful person and obviously a pillar in the fragrance community. I had such great memories making videos with him. I'll miss him.
Steven, I can feel your pain through this video. I know there’s nothing anyone can say to make it any better, but I still want you to know that I’m sending you and his family so much love and light all the way from South FL. I think about Carlos and all those who are suffering right now daily. Only time can take this kind of pain away, so you take as much time as you need. The community will be here for you whenever you’re ready. Thank you for mustering up the strength to film this video and sharing it with all of us. 🙏🏼🤍
I'm teared up with you my guy! I appreciate your ability to pay tribute to your friend,my friend and alot of our friends that are on here!! This message was a blessing for me and Carlos will be truly missed in and out the frag world...
I’m sorry Steven, R.I.P. to Carlos, definitely watched a lot of his videos earlier in my frag journey and throughout the years, stay strong brother 🙏🙏🙏
We will be keeping you in prayers. God bless you. I pray that God will give you strength during this time. Carlos will definitely be missed and he was definitely loved. R.I. H BFL
this was a beautiful and heartfelt message on behalf of Carlos's passing and you yall were blessed to know each other and educate us on fragrance purchases and admiration. we appreciate everything yall did and May God be with both yall families during this time.
I never knew you personally but I really wanted to meet you in a future Scentxplore. You were one of my favorite reviewers. You will always be remembered. Thank you Carlos, you will always be remembered.
Still can’t believe he’s really gone. I’ve been watching his videos for years and can’t even imagine how difficult this is for they people who knew him in person. Praying for you in this difficult time
I imagined him still sitting on your right, smiling and patting you on the back. Damn ninjas started cutting onions. Goodbye old pal Carlos. Thanks for the wonderful journey!
Never thought to get in touch with this kind of community. Im glad to had the opportunity to get to know such a nice person like Carlos before he did. RIP. Dear Steve, god bless you for your love for Carlos. Fragrances are much more than just perfumes ! Much love from Germany to my favorite City NY / NJ ! Life is beautiful, enjoy each day and dont worry about little things...
My condolences to you and Carlos' family. He's not only a great friend to you, but a brother. He was quite the influencer to this small community that rekindled my love for fragrances once again after almost a decade. May he live forever.
So sorry for your loss Steven and to Carlos' family & friends... and for all of our losses. Carlos was a pillar in the fragrance community and seemed like a great all around human being...and he will be missed forever but not forgotten. Stay strong Steven you were always a great friend to him and we know you'll keep his legacy living on. 🙏 God bless Carlos.
When I saw the dreadful news, my heart seriously broke. Carlos’ energy reached through the screen so I can only imagine how much this hurts for the people who were physically close to him.
I never met Carlos but felt like I knew him. Very sad, my condolences to you and his family. May he rest in peace. Hang in there Steven you will be United again someday.
man... I loved Carlos so much... even though i didnt get the chance to meet him, he secured a place in my heart forever... i miss him... i think about him... devastated.
To offer my condolences is not enough. This is unimaginable. I wish you Godspeed. It’s been 6 or so years I starting following you guys. Your friendship really shined thru on your videos. God bless you both.
I saw his videos with you on rare occasions. Hard to like someone when you barely watched a video or two. Yet he was the kind of person that you have to know for second to like them. That is a rare quality. Down to earth, always smiling, genuinely happy and not a hint of arrogance and disdain. First time in my life that I am saddened by the loss of a RU-vid personality. I think it is because I think he was truly a great person. I liked him and I will miss him.
Steven God bless you and your family I'm definitely a fan of you and Carlos that's the reason I love Fragrances so much I enjoyed every review RIP Carlos
This really brought me tears. I can feel your pain. Losing a best friend is one of the worst experiences ever. I am sure that he is already in a place where there is no more pain. Rest easy, Carlos.
