Ambiance-Ambience | Commonly Confused Words

Ambiance

/ˈæmbiəns/

The characteristic atmosphere or mood of a place

/ˈæmbiəns/

The character or atmosphere of a place or situation.

Ambiance and ambience both refer to the same concept, but ambiance is the French spelling.
Ambience is more commonly used in American English.
Think of ambiance as possibly being used in a more cultured or artistic context due to its French origin.
If youre writing for an American audience, ambience' might be the safer choice in terms of being understood.
Both words relate to the mood or atmosphere of a place, so choose the one you're most comfortable with.