I think people is correct when they mention the unambiguousity of the term in English. But I think I know what you mean. In Spanish the spicy sensation of chilli peppers are called "picante". Other "spicy" (as from spice) flavors such as mustard we won't call them picante although in English some people might say it's spicy. We would say they are "especiado" (literally means spicy, tastes like spices) but not picante.

I believe spicy chilli types of flavor all come from the Americas. Asian chilli are not exactly "picante" although for something so abstract as flavor it's difficult to make exact classifications.