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..
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. 💓💫💜
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.
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.
Carlos was the first fragrance reviewer that I followed on UA-cam. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 🙏🙏🙏
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!
Omg i can’t believe he passed i was literally just about to comment how you guys are a great collab i take a couple months break from collecting and one of the biggest frag icons passes.. so sad and heart breaking. Will miss him
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
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 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.
Aww man, BFL Carlos is gone? Wow. Thank you for the tribute and for sharing the sad news. Carlos had a wealth of knowledge and kindness to share with us. We are grateful for the videos we can look back to. Condolences for your loss bro. Rest in Peace Carlos. You will be missed.
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.
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 UA-cam personality. I think it is because I think he was truly a great person. I liked him and I will miss him.
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.
Hey Steven, i can hear the pain in your voice as you keep a brave face while making this video. It's clear that the passing of your friend Carlos has had a heavy impact on you! My advice:Take some time for yourself to process your feelings and find your inner strength... UA-cam will still be here when you are ready to come back. I'm sure the people that follow your channel will understand and support you!
Steven I Literally & Figuratively just scrolled throughout hundreds of videos to find a video with You & Carlos. Sadly just came across this video first, I am so so Sorry & Rest in Peace Carlos. I loved your Collaborations & You Both taught me so much when I started collecting in 2016. Again so sad to find this out, I'm Shocked. Again RIP Carlos & You will both be in my prayers.
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.
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.
Carlos was such a fantastic example of somebody who did something as a passion, not for money, but because he genuinely enjoyed it. I felt like I knew Carlos on a personal level just from his videos, and he made a big impact on me as a person and my fragrance journey! He will he missed greatly and like you said, it’s the best thing he did making that UA-cam channel. His legacy will live on for ever, long live Carlos aka BFL.
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...
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.
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.
I CAN SEE THE PAIN IN YOUR EYES MY BROTHER. YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND.
Indeed !
All I can say is, wherever he is...it smells better now.
: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!
Carlos was a super nice guy, I was very sad to hear this last week :( take it easy brother.
Same.. RIP
Sending My condolences and Love to you and Carlos's Family, I know this is hard on you and all of Us. RIP CARLOS #BROOKLYN FRAGRANCE 💙
God's love and peace be with you. Rest in peace, Carlos.
My sincere condolences to you and everyone else in the fragrance community that knew your friend. Please Take care.
Does anyone know what happened? I just remember Carlos talking about his health scare with Low Potassium and how he needed to make healthier choices.
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..
Me to i cant hold back my tears..
same! :(
It is quite unfortunate to not see you together anymore. Carlos will be dearly missed. All the best Steven.
Carlos was such a warm guy with a great personality. He will be sorely missed.
Rest In Peace, Carlos. You truly were an icon, a friend, a confidant, and a teddy bear. I miss you terribly and I love you.
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.
“To live in the hearts of others is to never die in those we leave behind.”
- Carl Sagan
Still hard to believe it ... I hope you feel surrounded by much love
Stay strong. The flesh is temporary, his spirit is eternal. He's still with you. Continue doing well for him.
RIP Carlos. My condolences, Steven. What a beautiful friendship.
Sorry to hear about your friend. Strength and prayers through this difficult time
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. 💓💫💜
SUGGESTION: CREATE A FRAGRANCE IN HIS HONOR.
They were actually collaborating on one before he passed.I believe they settled on the name Red Brook.
Awesome idea
I feel you're pain. I will miss his smile and views on fragrances
RIP Carlos. Still in shock. Condolences to you and Carlos’ family.
Was a shock to hear that Carlos passed. Some have suggested that a fragrance be made in his honor i agree.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
AMEN!
My heartfelt sympathies to you and Carlos’ family and friends
Im an avid watcher! You guys made a great team! I will miss him, his enthusiam and his knowledge! I pray he is with Jesus and and his loved ones!
The scriptures say there's a friend sticking closer than a brother
His title song is still humming in my ears, RIP Brooklyn Fragrance Lover
Same, Stephanie’s voice is so perfect for that intro
I’m just now finding this out now. My sincere condolences brother.
Thank you
I’ll miss his upbeat personality and passion for the fragrance community. RIP Carlos, You are missed buddy!
Rest in Peace to our dear friend. He will be missed. 🤍🕊
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.
Thank you so much for keeping his memory alive
I love the fact that he always replied to every single message I wrote to him.
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.
Carlos was the first fragrance reviewer that I followed on UA-cam. 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.
Man this sucks. I feel like I knew him even though I didn't. I always trusted his and your reviews. Thanks to BOTH of you, seriously.
he touches so many lives. He truly is a rich man.
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.
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.
May his soul rest in peace and his memory be a blessing Steven.
I didn’t know how tight the UA-cam fragrance community was
Carlos was the very meaning of WARMTH
I can tell you’re heartbroken. I am so sorry for your loss and our loss as a community. He will forever be remembered.
His voice and expression really makes me want to cry. RIP Carlos.
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.
The intro music of BFL would always resonates to me as my baptism to the fragrance world. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss. Losing a close friend is incredibly hard. My heart goes out to you and everyone who knew him that are suffering from his passing.
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.
RIP Carlos, His genuine warmth will be missed...
He was "one of the good guys".
I will miss his smile. I still hear his voice.
My hurt just sunk - just learned of Carlos' passing a moment ago :(
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. 🙏🏼🤍
My condolences to you Steven and his family.
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 🙏🙏🙏
What a genuine, affable person you are, Steven. You and Carlos’s friendship is an example of what I most aspire to. This is humanity at its best.
I wish a friendship like they had, quite rare these days
You’re such a wonderful friend. You were so fortunate to have each other.
Carlos death is devastating for everyone, condolences to y and to his family, not seeing him again is painful. Be strong bro. Greetings from Iraq.
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!
Thank you
RIP Carlos!!!!! I Wish the door of Paradise will be fully opened for this wonderful soul ....
My heart goes out to you,I'll miss him too.Strength.
My condolences to Carlos family and friends.
I’m so sorry you lost your friend. Carlos was a joy to watch on UA-cam. I will miss his insights for the fragrance community.
I know you are hurting brother and it is not going to be easy. He will be truly missed and will always be remembered.
Cherish the times you had together Steven ! By thinking of him, he will always stay alive....Sincere condolences .
Omg i can’t believe he passed i was literally just about to comment how you guys are a great collab i take a couple months break from collecting and one of the biggest frag icons passes.. so sad and heart breaking. Will miss him
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
This was very touching and moving. Carlos was a legend in the Fragrance Community. He will be sorely missed.
I know how hard it is to loose a friend. He was very knowledgeable like you. He will be missed!
I would sometimes sing the Brooklyn fragrance lover intro in the shower. I really enjoyed watching you guys and I'm really sorry for your loss.
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
You are a class act, and he was enriched by having you as a friend, as you are enriched by having had him as your close friend. Peace and Love
My deepest sympathy to you and Carlos family.....he is gone but will never be forgotten. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm so sorry to here about Carlos. He was such a beautiful human being, and he will never be forgotten 😔😔
My sincere condolences; he influenced many a fragrance purchase. Thank you, Carlos! Rest in peace.
Thank you so much.
Sending you strength, Steven. Remember: you're fragrance journey is still in it's infancy, and he'll be with you every step of the way. RIP.
This was really sad news, he seemed like a really genuine soul. It still doesn't seem real
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.
RIP Carlos, you will be missed. Stay strong brother.
May his soul rest in peace. We can understand ur pains Steve. We all loved him but u loved him more. He will be missed
Aww man, BFL Carlos is gone? Wow.
Thank you for the tribute and for sharing the sad news.
Carlos had a wealth of knowledge and kindness to share with us.
We are grateful for the videos we can look back to. Condolences for your loss bro. Rest in Peace Carlos. You will be missed.
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. My prayers are with you and his family. R.I.P. Carlos.
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 UA-cam personality. I think it is because I think he was truly a great person. I liked him and I will miss him.
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.
RIP Carlos. He will be missed ☹️
Heaven never smelt so good. Hope that made you giggle.
I'm very very sorry for your loss Steven, I still can't believe it, my condolences to you and his family. May Carlos rest in peace.
Hey Steven, i can hear the pain in your voice as you keep a brave face while making this video. It's clear that the passing of your friend Carlos has had a heavy impact on you! My advice:Take some time for yourself to process your feelings and find your inner strength... UA-cam will still be here when you are ready to come back. I'm sure the people that follow your channel will understand and support you!
Steven I Literally & Figuratively just scrolled throughout hundreds of videos to find a video with You & Carlos. Sadly just came across this video first, I am so so Sorry & Rest in Peace Carlos. I loved your Collaborations & You Both taught me so much when I started collecting in 2016. Again so sad to find this out, I'm Shocked. Again RIP Carlos & You will both be in my prayers.
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.
This hits hard. RIP Carlos. My heart goes out to you and his family.
I'm just learning of Carlos' passing and I am so sorry this community has lost someone so great. My condolences.
A lovely guy that will surely be missed.
May you continue in his memory and keep us watching and wanting more.
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.
Carlos was such a fantastic example of somebody who did something as a passion, not for money, but because he genuinely enjoyed it. I felt like I knew Carlos on a personal level just from his videos, and he made a big impact on me as a person and my fragrance journey! He will he missed greatly and like you said, it’s the best thing he did making that UA-cam channel. His legacy will live on for ever, long live Carlos aka BFL.
My deepest condolences, just gutting/devastating. My prayers with you and the family.
I SALUTE YOU from bottom of my heart for shooting this video and sharing it! Indeed legacy will stay forever.
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...
This video really made me sad. I miss Carlos. Hang in there, bro.
Turn on monetization to put towards the gofundme. Who would blame you? ✊
Omg!!! It cant be. Carlos was an amazing person, very wise, passionate and kind soul. All the best for you and your wife. Great hug!
I’m so sorry about your loss. I know how much you loved Carlos and it seems like anybody that knew him would love him too. Rest in peace 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.
Hugs from California may Carlos RIP.🙏🏼
Steven: Be proud of having had such a good friend. As proud as Carlos might have been of having you as his friend. Stay in peace 💖