How can I install specialized environments for different Perl applications?

Question

Is there anything equivalent or close in terms of functionality to Python\'s virtualenv, but for Perl?

I\'ve done some development in Python and a possibility of having

Answer 1

Programs can modify what directories they check for libraries uwith use lib. This lib directory can be relative to the current directory. Libraries from these directories will be used before system libraries, as they are placed at the beginning of the @INC array.

I believe cpan can also install libraries to specific directories. Granted, cpan draws from the CPAN site in order to install things, so this may not be the best option.